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The opposite of temptation is self-control or resistance. it means:
- Strength to say "no" to things that might harm you or lead you astray
- Ability to make good choices and stick to them
- Power to resist things that might be appealing but aren't good for you
- Willpower to stay focused on what's important and right

In essence, it's about being in control of your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and making choices that align with your values and goals.

The opposite of temptation is often considered to be:

1. Self-control
2. Resistance
3. Discipline
4. Willpower
5. Virtue
6. Integrity
7. Character
8. Moral strength
9. Inner strength
10. Spiritual strength

However, some might also argue that the opposite of temptation is:

1. Freedom
2. Liberation
3. Empowerment
4. Enlightenment
5. Wisdom

These words represent the ability to resist or overcome temptation, as well as the state of being free from the influence of tempting forces.

The core message is that lasting happiness does not come from external achievements or material gains, but rather from cultivating a state of inner freedom, self-mastery, and spiritual equanimity.

' The opposite of temptation is repulsion' page 118. The irony of this statement lies in the following sentence. ' But temptation is not attraction'. I love this book.