1 Corinthians 10
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
Paul make is clear that we have a choice when it comes to temptation. God will not allow us to be tempted in such a way that we are simply overwhelmed and have no choice but to fall to the temptation. I can walk away from temptation. When I give into temptation it is because I chose to do so.
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I noticed that in some translations, the word "test" is used along with temptation. It seems that most of us are "tested" or "tempted" on a daily basis - either to do or not to do something. It may be as simple as to get off the computer and spend more time reading scripture or praying or visiting a sick neighbor. God gives us so many choices in life, and I constantly pray for the strength and discernment to make the right ones!!
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