Scripture teaches that believers will face temptations, but God provides a way of escape from every trial. In 1 Corinthians 10:13, the apostle Paul assures believers that they will not be tempted beyond what they can bear. Jesus Himself faced temptation, as recorded in Matthew 26:41, where He prayed for strength in the face of temptation, and James 4:7 advises believers to resist the devil, who will flee from them. The book of Hebrews notes that Jesus' own experiences of temptation enable Him to sympathize with believers, as seen in Hebrews 2:18, and James 1:12-16 warns against succumbing to temptation, which can lead to spiritual death.
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No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ” Then the devil took Him to the holy city and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple. “If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ” Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. “All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down and worship me.” “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus declared. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ” Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.
Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.”