Tempted? There's A Way Out!

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (AMP)

¹² 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].

¹³ 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 temptation or 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 to endure, 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.

In what ways are you tempted? From these verses, we learn that whatever temptation we face we are not alone for all of us are tempted in the same ways. Our enemy would love for us to think that no one has ever suffered such as this and that it is impossible for us to remain strong under such pressure, but that is just not true. God's Word tells us we are never subjected to more than we can bear and there is always a way of escape. It's probably important to mention here that our enemy will also tell us that what lies before us will meet the need, quench the thirst, satisfy the hunger, fulfill the longing...in short, it's going to fix everything. All of those are lies too. If you have any doubts at this point, remember Eve in the garden, Peter when the cock crowed, or David out on the roof noticing Bathsheba. Satan wants us to think it's our right and we deserve the privilege, when in reality we are destined for disaster. Regardless of the temptation you face today, I pray  you will hear the truth..."God will show you a way out so you can endure."

Tempted to quit? Don't. There's a way out!

Tempted to cheat? Don't. There's a way out!

Tempted to fight? Don't. There's a way out!

Tempted to lie? Don't. There's a way out!

Tempted to steal? Don't. There's a way out!

Tempted to _____? Don't. There's a way out!

Heavenly Father, Cause the truth of your Word to be the reality of our hearts. Cause us to call on You for the way of escape rather than listening and believing the lies of the enemy. You are faithful! You are worthy of our trust! Fill us with your strength to stand strong! In Jesus Name...Amen