Quotes about Temptation
When I am tempted to complain about God's lack of presence, I remind myself that God has much more reason to complain about my lack of presence.
— Philip Yancey
Satan's primary temptation strategy is to try and make us forget what God has said about us and to evaluate our standing before God by some other criteria.
— JD Greear
There is no devil in the first two chapters of the Bible and no devil in the last two chapters. Thank God for a book that disposes of the devil!
— Vance Havner
Unwillingness to accept God's 'way of escape' from temptation frightens me - what a rebel yet resides within.
— Jim Elliot
Nothing has stolen more dreams, dashed more hopes, broken up more families, and messed up more people psychologically than our propensity to disregard God's commands regarding sexual purity.
— Andy Stanley
I have one reason why you should walk away from that temptation right now. One reason: God. Is. Better.
— Francis Chan
Satan's most effective weapon is to take our eyes off of what God has declared over us in the gospel.
— JD Greear
When we resist God, we draw near to Satan.
— Beth Moore
Satan is willing to have us worship anything, however sacred - the Bible, the crucifix, the church - if only we do not worship God Himself.
— DL Moody
Every temptation is an opportunity of our getting nearer to God.
— John Quincy Adams
Once you savor God's goodness, sin holds no lasting appeal.
— Judah Smith
The essence of temptation is the invitation to live independently of God.
— Neil Anderson