A study from Vince Baker Ministries
How does Scripture describe resisting temptation?
Matthew 4 shows Jesus responding to specific temptations with Scripture. James calls believers to submit to God and resist the devil. Ephesians describes standing in God’s strength with truth, righteousness, faith, and prayer. These passages connect resistance to allegiance and conduct.
Where can I apply these sayings today?
Choose a recurring temptation or distraction. Read the passage that speaks to it in context, ask for help, and put one practical response in place. That may mean walking away from an argument, setting a boundary, or inviting a trusted person to pray with you.
Scripture to read alongside the quotes
- Ephesians 6:10-18 · KJV
- James 4:6-10 · KJV
- Matthew 4:1-11 · KJV
Read the digitized 1924 edition of Ever Increasing Faith. Source notes identify passages and later attributions.
4 Smith Wigglesworth quotes on warfare
Open this quote“Shout, 'Get thee behind me, satan,' and you will have the best time on earth. Whisper it, and you won't.”
Open this quote“If you have a great God, you will have a little devil; and if you have a big devil, you will have a little God.”
Open this quote“The devil will endeavor to fascinate through the eyes and through the mind.”
Open this quote“Temptations will come to all. If you are not worth tempting, you are not worth much.”
