Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

Devils soonest tempt, resembling spirits of light.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

It is easier to stay out than get out.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.

Tempt not a desperate man.

Tempt not a desperate man.

Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?

Know'st thou not any whom corrupting gold
Will tempt unto a close exploit of death?

Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch

Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch

As the Sandwich-Islander believes that the strength and valor of the enemy he kills passes into himself, so we gain read more

As the Sandwich-Islander believes that the strength and valor of the enemy he kills passes into himself, so we gain the strength of the temptations we resist.

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan:
thou art an offence unto me: for read more

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan:
thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things
that be of God, but those that be of men.