6 Proven Ways to Overcome Temptation

Pastor David Small
Pastor David Small
Ordained Christian Minister Since 1988 ยท 38 Years of Ministry
Published: January 4, 2025Last updated: October 8, 2026

The world is full of temptations that entice Christians at every turn. Many wonder how to overcome temptation, so they can live a righteous life.

An article on the CBN blog says, “Temptation is not sinning. If temptation were indeed sin, then Jesus would not have led a sinless life. But as the Bible says, Jesus was ‘tempted in all things,’ yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15).”

Mary Fairchild notes that temptation is something all Christians face no matter how long we have been following Christ.