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| − | '''Temptation''' is "when we are drawn to something or someone and we have a desire to do something (usually something evil or [[sin]]ful) because we think that there is a prospect of pleasure or advantage in finally obtaining the thing we want."<ref>[http://www.jesusisthelight.net/TEMPTATION-1.htm Overcoming temptation and lust]</ref> As far as prevailing over temptation, the Bible teaches that one of the gifts of the [[Holy Spirit]] is [[self-control]] | + | '''Temptation''' is "when we are drawn to something or someone and we have a desire to do something (usually something evil or [[sin]]ful) because we think that there is a prospect of pleasure or advantage in finally obtaining the thing we want."<ref>[http://www.jesusisthelight.net/TEMPTATION-1.htm Overcoming temptation and lust]</ref> As far as prevailing over temptation, the Bible teaches that one of the gifts of the [[Holy Spirit]] is [[self-control]]. See {{bibleref|Galatians|5|23}} |
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| + | All are plagued by temptation through individual [[addiction]]s, including propensity to [[obesity]]. | ||
Advertisers often tempt consumers to buy unnecessary or useless goods and services. | Advertisers often tempt consumers to buy unnecessary or useless goods and services. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[[Self-control, willpower and resisting temptation quotes]] | ||
| + | *[[Self-control]] | ||
| + | *[[Temptation bundling]] (Psychology) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:36, October 6, 2024
Temptation is "when we are drawn to something or someone and we have a desire to do something (usually something evil or sinful) because we think that there is a prospect of pleasure or advantage in finally obtaining the thing we want."[1] As far as prevailing over temptation, the Bible teaches that one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is self-control. See Galatians 5:23
All are plagued by temptation through individual addictions, including propensity to obesity.
Advertisers often tempt consumers to buy unnecessary or useless goods and services.