Temptation
noun
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the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
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desire, , urge, itch, impulse, inclination
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lure, allurement, enticement, seduction, attraction, draw, pull, invitation, bait, decoy, snare, trap, siren song, come-on, allure, appeal, attractiveness, fascination
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the tempting of Jesus by the Devil (see Matt. 4).
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Opposite: certainty, deterrent, discouragement, fact, hindrance, reality, repulsion, truth, warning, honesty, frankness, freedom, liberation, truthfulness, original, openness
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Scripture Study for Temptation
Look bellow for Bible references about Temptation:
James 1:13-14:
“No one undergoing a trial should say, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ since God is not tempted by evil, and he himself doesn’t tempt anyone. But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desire.”
Luke 4:13:
“And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time.”
Hebrews 4:15:
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin.”
Matthew 6:13:
“And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
Matthew 26:
“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
1 Corinthians 10:13:
“No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide a way out so that you may be able to bear it.”
1 John 2:1-2:
“My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father – Jesus Christ the righteous one. He himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world.”
2 Chronicles 15:7:
"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”