Thematic Bible: Resisted, example of
Thematic Bible
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Abraham, by refusing a reward for service rendered
that I will not take a thread or sandal strap or anything that belongs to you, so you can never say, ‘I made Abram rich.’
But the man of God replied, “If you were to give me half your house, I still wouldn’t go with you, and I wouldn’t eat bread or drink water in this place,
Temptation » Resisted, example of » The rechabites and daniel, by refusing wine
Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine he drank. So he asked permission from the chief official not to defile himself.
I set jars filled with wine and some cups before the sons of the house of the Rechabites and said to them, "Drink wine!" But they replied, "We do not drink wine, for Jonadab, son of our ancestor Rechab, commanded: 'You and your sons must never drink wine.
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Christ, by refusing worldly honour
Therefore, when Jesus knew that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He withdrew again to the mountain by Himself.
So he took Him up and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. The Devil said to Him, "I will give You their splendor and all this authority, because it has been given over to me, and I can give it to anyone I want. If You, then, will worship me, all will be Yours." read more.
And Jesus answered him, "It is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only. "
And Jesus answered him, "It is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only. "
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Elisha, by reusing payment for healing
But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, I stand before Him. I will not accept it.” Naaman urged him to accept it, but he refused.
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Job, by rejecting evil counsel
His wife said to him, "Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!" "You speak as a foolish woman speaks," he told her. "Should we accept only good from God and not adversity?" Throughout all this Job did not sin in what he said.
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Peter, by refusing a bribe
But Peter told him, “May your silver be destroyed with you, because you thought the gift of God could be obtained with money!