No temptation has overtaken you except such as common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you might be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

 

I just read a devastating news article about a couple who was robbed at gunpoint while walking into a department store in Georgia. He wasn’t equipped to handle the situation, being out-gunned, and sadly paid the ultimate price of his life.

 

Thankfully for the child of God, you have been equipped with the weapons of spiritual warfare to defend yourself from the tactics of satan. Temptations come in various forms from simple gossip, lying, hating, stealing, even murder. God provides each of His children His Holy Spirit, and He prays on your behalf (Romans 8:26). Through the Holy Spirit, you have the power of God living inside of you to fight off the satanic attacks of satan.

 

…but with temptation will also make a way of escape.

 

Temptation will always be out in front of you. God provides the exit door out, it’s up to YOU to chose to either walk away from that temptation or follow through with it.

 

What temptations do you struggle with? Take them to God and ask for His help to escape their grip on your life. Sinful living blankets the spotless life God has provided you through the amazing sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Don’t defeat yourself in sin by choosing to disobey Him. The victory is yours when you chose to follow in obedience.