Way of Escape

Scripture:

I Corinthians 10:13  "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.  God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it".

Observation:

Paul tells the Corinthians here that they don't have to give in to temptation.  He lets them know that all temptation is common to man, but that God is faithful and He won't tempt you beyond what you can handle, but will also give you a way of escape so that we can endure it.

Application:
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Temptation cannot overtake us.  May people fell like they are powerless when it comes to temptation and live defeated lives because they can't seem to get the victory over certain areas of their lives.  We must understand when we are tempted that there is a way of escape.  Our job is to stop looking at the temptation and start looking for the way of escape.  God promises us here that He will provide a way of escape.  We just need to go that direction.

Prayer:

Father, let me walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.  Help me to be led by the Spirit and to live an overcoming life in every area.  Cause me to always see the way of escape and take it.  I want to live a life that represents You well.

Your Son,
Jeff