The grace of God has appeared training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives. 1
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 2 Because Jesus himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weakness, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 3
Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit. 4
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. 5
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith. 6 Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from faith. 7
Sin is crouching at the door. It’s desire is for you, but you must rule over it. 8 For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. 9
1 Titus 2.11-12 2 1Cor 10.13 3 Heb 2.18, 4.15 4 Eph 6.10-12, 16-18 5 Rom 12.21 6 1Pet 5.8-9 7 Jam 4.7 8 Gen 4.7 9 Rom 6.14
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