Topic: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION PT. 2
Foundational Scriptures: “God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV)
Amplified Topical reference says: “Therefore let anyone who thinks he stands [who feels sure that he has a steadfast mind and is standing firm], take heed lest he fall [into sin].” “ For no temptation [ no trial regarded as enticing to sin, no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [ that is, no temptationor trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not adjusted and adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [ to His word and to His compassionate nature], and he [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power, but with the temptation He will[always] also provide the way out[ the means of escape to a landing place], that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.” (1 Corinthians 10:12-13 AMTR)
God will not let you be tempted beyond your ability. He will provide a way out of temptation and strengthen and equip you to bear it. God is actively involved in our trials, and He gives us the resources to resist temptation. You need to live in ways that is faithful to God and consider you witnessing to others. The bible says, “resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). You must resist the devil every time he comes to entice you.
Satan is “the tempter” but God’s plan is to make you strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently. As you become stronger in the Lord, temptations that you are struggling with will become weaker and it will lose its grip on you, and you start to walk in victory.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, temptation is part of life, but I know You will make a way out for me as I resist the devil. In Jesus Name. Amen
