Temptation is Not Sin

“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.”

1 Corinthians 10:13

“...and God is faithful...”

God is faithful!

That does not mean that you will not be tempted – it does mean that He will provide a way out of that temptation.

Too often we read that verse and incorrectly interpret it to mean we are given a way of escape from being tempted.

But that is not what is promised, while temptation will come we can have victory over the sin that temptation is trying to draw us into.

Perhaps temptation comes as an enticement to view something we shouldn’t.

Perhaps it comes as a thought of revenge on someone who has hurt you.

Temptation can take many different forms and we all face it.

But when it comes, not if but when, do you look for and take the provided way of escape?

It’s there, we just don’t take always want to see it or take it.

It might be as simple as turning our thoughts to the promises of God’s word.

Perhaps it’s a knock at the door, the ringing of a phone or the calling of our spouse’s voice to pull us away from the temptation.

Look for the ways God provides and take them!