Bible Verses About Fleeing Temptation

"Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body."

"Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart."

"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but 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, that ye may be able to bear it."

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

"And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out."

"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

"Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away."

"But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."

"For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted."

"But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof."

What does the Bible say about fleeing temptation?

Sometimes the bravest thing a believer can do is run. Scripture doesn't always tell us to stand and fight temptation — sometimes it tells us to flee. Key King James Version passages include 1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 10:13. This page collects 10 KJV verses about fleeing temptation, each quoted in full.

Is fleeing temptation a sign of weakness?

No — it's a sign of wisdom. Joseph fled Potiphar's wife and is honored in Scripture for it. Recognizing your vulnerability and removing yourself from danger is an act of spiritual maturity.

What practical steps can I take to flee temptation?

Remove yourself physically from tempting situations, set up accountability, limit exposure to triggers, fill your mind with Scripture, and stay connected to a faith community.