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 a way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

 

Flip Wilson was a famous comedian who had a saying “the Devil made me do it.” He blamed the devil for the wrong things done in his life. Sounds like a good excuse, maybe you’ve even thought or said this. Let’s take a closer look at whose responsible for sin in your life.

 

As a child of God, you have the Holy Spirit of God living inside of you. His holy presence does not tolerate sin and cannot be within its presence. Yet, your body still has the fleshly desires bent towards the wickedness of the world. God’s Holy Spirit works to shield you from acts of sin. Today’s passage states “with temptation will also make a way of escape”. That exit door of every sin you encounter will always be available to you. It’s up to you to vacate the firebox you’ve found yourself in by the lure of Satan.

 

Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7

 

Drawing closer to God by starting your day in prayer, avoiding those paths you know lead you to sin and seeking God’s help when facing temptation will help you steer clear of disaster and by claiming the blood of Jesus Christ, the devil will have no choice but to flee. God bless!