1 Corinthians
10:13
"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."
NIV
"There hath
no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who
will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the
temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
KJV
Overcoming
temptation begins with our state of mind. We are never tempted in a unique way
that no other human being has ever experienced. Our temptations are common and
experienced by many other fellow human beings. Our God is the pinnacle of
faithfulness to us, even when we are in a place of great temptation. He knows
how much we can take and will always come to our assistance during times of
temptation. We always have a choice to give in to the temptation or to search
for that way of escape our faithful Lord has provided for us. The way to keep
from giving in to the temptation is ours if we choose to take it. These times
are great tests of our faith and commitment to God. We can never say we couldn't
help it, or the temptation was just too overpowering. If we are honest we can
only say our desire for the temptation was stronger than our desire to obey
Christ.
Heavenly Father,
forgive us when we give in to temptation and so dishonor You. We thank You that
You always provide a way for us to overcome the temptation and pray You will
help us to listen to the Holy Spirit within us and to obey so that we will not
sin. We pray this in Jesus' name, Amen.
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Bobbi
Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC
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