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 a sandal strap or anything that belongs to you, so you won't be able to say, "I made Abram rich.'
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But the man of God replied to the king, "Even if you were to offer me half of your house, I wouldn't go with you, and I'm sure not going to eat even a piece of bread or drink water in this place,
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Temptation » Resisted, example of » The rechabites and daniel, by refusing wine
Daniel determined within himself not to become defiled by the king's menu of rich foods or by the king's wine, so he requested permission from the chief officer not to defile himself.
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I put containers full of wine and cups in front of the members of the Rechabite clan and told them, "Drink the wine!" But they said, "We won't drink wine, because our ancestor, Rechab's son Jonadab commanded us: "You and your descendants are never to drink wine!
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Christ, by refusing worldly honour
Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, withdrew again to the hillside by himself.
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The Devil also took him to a high place and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in an instant. He told Jesus, "I will give you all this authority, along with their glory, because it has been given to me, and I give it to anyone I please. So if you will worship me, all this will be yours." read more.
But Jesus answered him, "It is written, "You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'"
But Jesus answered him, "It is written, "You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.'"
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Elisha, by reusing payment for healing
But Elisha replied, "As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not receive anything from you." Though Naaman urged him to take it, Elisha declined.
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Temptation » Resisted, example of » Job, by rejecting evil counsel
Then his wife told him, "Do you remain firm in your integrity? Curse God and die!" But he replied to her, "You're talking like foolish women do. Are we to accept what is good from God but not tragedy?" Throughout all of this, Job did not sin by what he said.
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Peter, by refusing a bribe
But Peter told him, "May your money perish with you, because you thought you could obtain God's free gift with money!
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