Learn more about the consequences of sin
Updated: Nov 13, 2021
How to overcome our temptations of the flesh with these Bible scripture quotes (below).
In addition to reading Bible verses about sin, use prayers for strength to rely on God for self-control over temptation. Scripture and prayer are two of our most powerful means to cleanse our hearts and minds.
“The seven deadly sins listed in the Bible are Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth. The Bible covers topics relating to sin, repentance, forgiveness, salvation, and others that provide biblical guidance for helping Christians to resist the temptation of sin
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies,and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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.
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 John 1:8-10
8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.
Colossians 3:5-6
5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.
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