The Temptations

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 Corinthians 10:13


This writing is not about the 60’s Motown singers but about Temptations, with a capital T. Everyone goes through them just like the first two humans Adam and Eve. You don’t have to cave. 

Temptation to enter into adultery. Temptation to steal. Temptation to lie. Temptation to have sex before marriage. Temptation to cheat(can anyone say income tax season). Temptations are from Satan. They are more than being tempted to not eat chocolate cake so as to not blow your diet but they are life wreckers.

Maybe you did a minor temptation cave in in your youth such as stealing candy at a grocery or taking money out of your parents wallet as a child. Regardless of the temptation, you know deep down it is terribly wrong because of the ‘little voice’ inside you saying “run run”. 

Remember that God forgives you so let Him. Learn from your past failures so you don’t repeat them. Run your race to win and tell the devil to take a hike when he throws temptations your way. 

PRAYER: Thanks for forgiveness only you can give. I want to stay in the straight and narrow path as I navigate life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.