Temptation
The Bible teaches that there are three primary sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. The world tactic is to conform to its thinking (Romans 12:2), which we must conquer through resisting its influence.
What does the Bible teach about temptation, including its sources and how to overcome it?
Questions on this topic
- What was the temptation to Eve?The Basics · Lesson 1–1: The Problem—Sin
- What is the biblical teaching on temptation and testing?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about temptation, including its sources and how to overcome it?The Basics
- What was the Lord’s view of temptation?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- What is the first step in overcoming temptation?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- What limit does God set on our temptations?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- What are the three sources of temptations and how are we instructed to deal with each?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- What is the difference between a temptation and a test (or trial)?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- Name five daily disciplines that will prepare us for facing tests and temptation.The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- How would you explain temptation and testing to a friend? What Scriptures would you use to back your claims?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- What are the three sources of temptation?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- What does the Bible teach about our inherent power to overcome temptations?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
See also — other questions tagged with this topic
- What does the Bible teach about death?The Basics
- What is spiritual death, according to the Bible?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about carnality in the Christian life?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about spiritual death?The Basics · Lesson 1–1: The Problem—Sin
- What is carnality in the Christian life?The Basics · Lesson 3–2: The Danger—Spiritual Retreat/Reversion
- What does the Bible teach about spirituality?The Basics
- What does James say we are to consider when we are tempted?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- What is God’s purpose in allowing us to be tempted?The Basics · Lesson 4–3: Testing—Temptation
- Name at least five things the Bible declares that God is able to do and five things He is faithful to do.The Basics · Lesson 5–2: The Arena—The Souls of Men
- What are the five stages of suffering outlined in 1 Peter? How do they relate to the five stages of growth?The Basics · Lesson 5–4: The Victory—Grace and Truth
- What are the five stages of suffering outlined in 1 Peter?The Basics · Lesson 5–4: The Victory—Grace and Truth
- What does the Bible teach about the stages of suffering?The Basics · Lesson 5–4: The Victory—Grace and Truth
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see also Testing