Friday, July 18, 2008

Profoundness

Hmm… I’ve never heard it quite like this.

But God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.1 Corinthians 10:13b

It's ironic that one of God's certain promises concerns an area in which we feel very uncertain: our ability to escape temptation. Here is the two-fold certainty God has provided concerning temptation: You will never be tempted beyond your ability—that is, beyond your spiritual maturity level. And, there will always—always—be a way to escape the temptation.
God has said it, and that makes it certain. Whatever tempts you is covered by this two-fold provision.

1 comment:

Just My Life said...

I used to recite this verse to myself - I had to keep reminding myself I guess! I think I just use to leave myself wide open to a whole lot of temptation too!