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What does the Bible say about temptation?

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The Bible teaches that temptation is a result of our sinful nature, inherited from Adam and Eve, and highlights the importance of praying to God to lead us away from it.

The Bible addresses temptation extensively, beginning in Genesis 3 with the account of Adam and Eve's fall into sin through temptation by the serpent. The fall of humanity into sin is rooted in the modifications of God's commands and the subsequent deception. Every person is born with a wicked nature because of this original sin. Thus, Jesus taught us to pray, 'Lead us not into temptation,' recognizing our vulnerability. This prayer reflects the believer's desire for divine assistance to avoid falling into sin, acknowledging our need for God's strength to overcome temptation.
Scripture References: Genesis 3:1-6, Matthew 6:13, Genesis 22, Hebrews 11, Matthew 4, Hebrews 4:15, James 1:2-4, James 1:1-4, James 1:13, Genesis 22:1, Matthew 4:5-6, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:13-15, Luke 11:4, James 1:14, James 1:2, Matthew 4:7, James 1:12, Mark 1:12-13, Hebrews 2:17-18, Hebrews 4:15-16, Genesis 39:7-23, Matthew 4:1, Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 2:18, Luke 4:1-13, James 4:7, Matthew 26:41, Romans 7:15-24, John 14:15, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 John 2:16, Genesis 39, 2 Timothy 2:22, James 1:13-14, Psalm 51:7, 2 Samuel 11:2, Romans 7:21-25, James 1:14-15, Matthew 4:3, 1 Peter 2:11

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