God Provides the Way of Escape!

“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.” (1 Cor. 10:13 ESV)

Giving in to temptation!

Over the years, I’ve heard many horror stories of people, some famous and some not, who had given into some form of temptation and got caught, and their lives were ruined. It was painful to watch. Most said they were very sorry they had given into temptation. Some, however, blamed the temptation rather than themselves, saying it was impossible to resist because the temptation itself was too powerful. But is that really true? The answer is both “yes” and “no,” depending on whether you’re a Christian or not.

Getting tempted is not a sin

Everybody experiences temptation from time to time. Even Jesus. Despite the devil's temptations in the desert, he did not give in to them. He used Scripture to overcome the temptations and defeat the devil. (See Matt. 4:1–11).

The power to resist and escape

If you aren’t a Christian, you are powerless, having only yourself to fight temptation. On the other hand, if you are born again, you have the above promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13, which says God won’t allow you to be tempted beyond your capability to withstand it, and God will provide the way of escape.

God will help you

“For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (Heb. 4:18)

Therefore

“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matt. 26:41 ESV)

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7 ESV)