Bible Verses About "How Can Christians Resist Temptation"
The Bible promises that God provides a way of escape with every temptation and instructs believers to use Scripture, prayer, and the Spirit's power to overcome.
The Bible promises that God provides a way of escape with every temptation and instructs believers to use Scripture, prayer, and the Spirit's power to overcome.
"God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape." — 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How Can Christians Resist Temptation?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape."
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."
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