Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
This verse reveals a very important fact about Jesus and ourselves. The fact that Jesus was tempted in every way we were reveals that temptation is itself not sin because Jesus was without sin. The fact that Jesus was without sin also reveals that he has been tempted more than anyone else due to the fact that he did not give into temptation. As John Piper writes "If a person gives in to temptation, it never reaches its fullest and longest assault." Jesus never cracked under temptation so he knew temptation's fullest force.
So in our temptation we must turn to the next verse in Hebrews.
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
When we are tempted we must draw near to Jesus who sympathizes with our struggles which should make us eager to come into his presence.
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