“Temptation...is common to man” ~ 1Cor. 10:13
No one escapes temptation in this life. It is one of the proofs of our humanity. Our Lord experienced it to prove His. To be tempted is not sin; to yield to it is.
If Satan can get us to think that our particular situation is uncommon, and unique only to us, then we will take liberties, believing God would allow us some “wiggle-room” He doesn’t permit in others.
God tempts no man to do evil, but He will, however, permit us to be put into certain situations to prove our mettle (Joseph, Job, and Jesus).
We cannot choose how severe or how long a temptation may last, but we can be assured the Lord will aid us in it. He does this by making a way of escape—a way of retreat, so to speak. Joseph of old used it, “ …he fled, and got him out.”
Blessed is the truth! Along “with” the temptation, there will always be a side road to take when you see the sign, “Danger Ahead.”
Satan gives Adam and Eve the fruit, and takes away Paradise.
Therefore, in all temptations let us consider not what he offers,
but what we shall lose.~ Richard Sibbes, Puritan
“When you’re going through hard times and wonder where God is, remember the teacher is always quiet during a test.”~ Keanu Reeves
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