Ministers Message
Daily Bread #624 - "The Truth About Temptation"
(13) No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13 - NASB
Textual Insight:
This verse teaches that no matter how difficult or unique a temptation appears, it is not new. The devil has used it on someone else. The key to overcoming it lies within each person's preparation and/or resolve. God has already done his part. He does not allow Satan to tempt us beyond our individual capacity to resist. Therefore, when we fail a test, it's because we've stayed somewhere too long (not accessing the escape route he's provided) or we've chosen to take the bait.
Sincerely Stated,
Chris Threatt