The Ten: Bible verses for fighting temptation

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Romans 12:1,2 (NLT) 
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. 

Romans 13:14 
Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. 

1 John 2:16 
For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 

Psalm 119:37 
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. 

Proverbs 23:26 
My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways. 

1 Corinthians 10:13 
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 

Ephesians 3:16 
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. 

Philippians 4:8 
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 

1 Corinthians 6:18 
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 

Psalm 119:9,10 
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

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