Sentence examples for by temptation from inspiring English sources

Must he endure some devilish trial by temptation?

But the Koran speaks of how all the prophets were tested by temptation.

Creation is followed by temptation, disobedience, and fall and all that follows from that for the history of humankind.

He sometimes wondered if the clergymen, overwhelmed by temptation & the need for travel had dipped into the collection plates for their expenses.

The issues raised by "Temptation Island" contributed to a reluctance to jump back in with "Love Cruise," which was likely to be another highly controversial show.

The danger here is accompanied by temptation, because there is more at stake in the debate, which will be in Danville, Kentucky, with Martha Raddatz as the moderator, than anyone expected.

Many drug company officials still defend Mr. Zheng, arguing that he was a good man, undone by temptations that would have corrupted many people.

Meanwhile, they are each constantly bombarded by temptations all around them.

Even as a voluntary public statement, the oath will give managers the courage to consider ethical dilemmas and make decisions about values at the start of their careers -- before they find themselves surrounded by temptations to cheat, cut corners or look the other way while others violate shared standards of conduct.

Expect to be visited by the temptation to console yourself by making someone else feel even smaller than you.

Ministers must also keep their interest alive and not get distracted by the temptation of new policies or by focusing on presentation.