THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY OUT!
You are never above temptation.
The Apostle Paul was like a teacher, coach, and doctor to the early Christian churches.
He would educate them, inspire them, and prescribe truth to treat any spiritual sickness in the body.
When he couldn’t visit, he would write a letter.
1 Corinthians is one of the letters Paul wrote to the church in Corinth.
Due to its location and large population, Corinth was a melting pot for culture. Corinth became known as a place to go for sex.
They even got their own Greek word—korinthiazomai translated as Corinthianize—which means to practice sex.
Doesn’t Corinth remind you of today’s temptation-filled society?
As you read 1 Corinthians 10:13, do you need to listen as a student who’s learning how to apply a new idea?
Perhaps you’re in need of a coach to inspire you to press through and win a battle.
Or maybe you’re unhealthy and in need of a doctor.
Whichever is true for you, God’s words through Paul are clear and applicable today: there is always a way out.
Think about your last temptation. Was there a way out?
What needs to change for you to take the way-out next time?
1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV
[13] 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.
YOU ARE NEVER ABOVE TEMPTATION
Temptation is anything that promises satisfaction at the cost of obedience to God.
Since God wants you to be around a long time for your family,
and to accomplish His good plans for you, that food, lifestyle, cigarette, etc. might be a temptation.
And Since God wants your mind to be a place of worship to Him, that video, song, show, conversation, subscription, etc. might be a temptation.
Moreso, Since God has big ideas for your resources, that purchase, monthly payment, cash loan, new car, bigger house, etc. might be a temptation.
You get the idea.
THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY OUT!
Here are some ways to know if you may be facing temptation.
If you think you can try it just once and stop whenever you want, you’re probably being tempted.
And If you hear a still, small voice in your spirit that says, “This might not be a good idea,” the opportunity might be a temptation.
Also, If the thing you’re thinking about doing is clearly spoken against in God’s Word, you’re being tempted.
In 1 Corinthians 10:12,
Paul gives us an important reminder that comes in handy for every decision: you are never above temptation.
Think about your daily decisions, both big and small. Are you considering the temptation factor?
1 Corinthians 10:12 KJV
[12] Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
Also Read: In The Beginning God! – Diademng (thediademng.org)
THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY OUT!
