Definition and Nature:
Temptation, in the biblical context, refers to the enticement or invitation to sin, often presented as a test of faith and obedience to God. It is a common experience for all believers, as it challenges one's commitment to God's commandments and moral standards.

Biblical Instances and Teachings:

1. The Temptation of Adam and Eve:
The first recorded instance of temptation occurs in the Garden of Eden, where the serpent tempts Eve to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Genesis 3:1-6 describes how the serpent's cunning words led Eve to question God's command, resulting in the fall of humanity. This event underscores the deceptive nature of temptation and its consequences.

2. The Temptation of Jesus:
Jesus Christ, though sinless, faced temptation during His earthly ministry. In Matthew 4:1-11, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where He is tempted by the devil. Each temptation is met with Scripture, demonstrating the power of God's Word in resisting evil. Jesus' victory over temptation affirms His divine nature and provides a model for believers to follow.

3. The Role of Satan:
Satan, often referred to as the tempter, plays a significant role in leading individuals away from God. In 1 Peter 5:8, believers are warned to be sober-minded and watchful, as the devil prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. This imagery highlights the persistent and dangerous nature of temptation.

4. Human Responsibility and Divine Assistance:
While temptation is inevitable, believers are called to resist it. James 1:13-15 clarifies that God does not tempt anyone; rather, individuals are tempted by their own desires. However, 1 Corinthians 10:13 offers assurance that God is faithful and will not allow believers to be tempted beyond their ability, providing a way of escape.

5. The Armor of God:
Ephesians 6:10-18 instructs believers to put on the full armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil. This passage emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and reliance on God's strength to overcome temptation.

6. Prayer and Vigilance:
Jesus taught His disciples to pray for deliverance from temptation. In the Lord's Prayer, found in Matthew 6:13, believers are encouraged to ask God to "lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Additionally, in Matthew 26:41, Jesus advises His disciples to "watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation."

Theological Implications:

Temptation serves as a test of faith, revealing the strength of one's relationship with God. It is an opportunity for spiritual growth and reliance on divine grace. The presence of temptation in the life of a believer does not indicate a lack of faith but rather the ongoing spiritual battle between the flesh and the spirit. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and adherence to Scripture, believers can resist temptation and live in accordance with God's will.

Temptations.
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Of Temptations
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Temptations.
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Of Distractions and Temptations
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On Human Temptations.
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Complaint of Desertion and Temptations.
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Psalm 6 Temptations in Sickness Overcome.
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Temptations (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Temptations (9 Occurrences). ... (See RSV). Luke 22:28 Ye are
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Tempt (18 Occurrences)
... No evil is implied in the subject of these temptations. Temptation therefore in
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Manifold (23 Occurrences)
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translated "manifold": 1 Peter 1:6 margin, "manifold temptations"; 4:10 ...
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Points (18 Occurrences)
... His temptation. Man's temptations come in many cases from previous sin.
Such temptations had necessarily no place in Christ. He ...
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Temptation (22 Occurrences)
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Tempted (25 Occurrences)

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Unjust (44 Occurrences)
... 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to
reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Out-stretched (17 Occurrences)
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Reserve (15 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations,
and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: (KJV WBS). ...
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Encounter (10 Occurrences)
... Stephen in debate. (WEY). James 1:2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when
you fall into various temptations, (See NAS). Exodus 23:27 ...
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