How God Helps Us During Temptation

DAY 317
8-17-10
1 CORINTHIANS 10-13


Good Morning!

We Christians fall and fail all the time. In my times of weakness and ill-preparedness, I let Satan take advantage of me; while failing to see that God is always there to help me; and provide the way of my escape. The troubled church in Corinth needed to know that God did not ditch them just because they were struggling and sinning. In fact, he was there the whole time; trying to help them - but they missed it.

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! 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. (1 Cor. 10:12-13)

How can we avoid the human tendency to sin? Paul tells us to:
• Think correctly and be smart. We know that God is there!
• Be careful. Don’t be arrogant.
• Realize that we are not immune to temptation.
• Praise God that he helps us in our time of struggle.

Falling to temptation will not be as “common” in our lives if we take advantage of the help God wants to give us. Temptation is common. Falling doesn’t need to be.

Barry