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1 Corinthians 10:13 - Temptation Comes with Limits and a Way of Escape.

1 Corinthians 10:13: Temptation Comes with Limits and a Way of 
Escape. 

1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) There hath no temptation taken you but 
such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer 
you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the 
temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIRV) You are tempted in the same way all 
other human beings are. God is faithful. He will not let you be 
tempted any more than you can take. But when you are tempted, God will 
give you a way out. Then you will be able to deal with it.  

1 Corinthians 10:13 (MSG) No test or temptation that comes your 
way is beyond the course of what others have had to face God will 
never let you down; hell never let you be pushed past your limit; 
hell always be there to help you come through it.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Some people find our Lord's approach to lust unnecessarily 
harsh. Jesus says, "If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it 
out and throw it away  If your right hand causes you to stumble, 
cut it off and throw it away" (Mat. 5:29, 30). HE'S NOT BEING 
LITERAL HERE, BUT WE GET THE IDEA. WHEN IT COMES TO LUST, JESUS 
PRESCRIBES A SEVERE, EVEN RADICAL OPERATION. IN OTHER WORDS, THIS IS 
NOTHING TO CODDLE OR PLAY WITH - JUST AS ONE WOULD NOT PLAY WITH A 
VENOMOUS SNAKE. IF WE DON'T DEAL SEVERELY WITH LUST, THEN A GLANCE 
BECOMES A GAZE. A THOUGHT BECOMES AN ACTION. A CASUAL FANTASY BECOMES 
HEARTBREAK AND A NIGHTMARE. So, yes, be harsh with such inclinations. Walk 
away. Avert your gaze. Leave the movie. Turn off your computer. These 
actions will result in God's blessing - and spare you years of regret.  
   Thank You, Lord, for Your promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13. You 
will never allow me to be tempted beyond my ability to resist, and 
You will always provide a way of escape from every trap and snare of 
the evil one. Help me to quickly derail any train of thought that 
grieves Your Holy Spirit! [A Spectacle of Glory by Joni Eareckson Tada 
and Larry Libby] 

COMMENTARY

God's Rainy Days
   I once heard someone say, "All sunshine makes a desert." It 
takes rain to turn a desert into an oasis. I know that's been true in 
my life. I'm not saying I look forward to rainy days, but I've 
learned that it's during those times that I grow the most. We should 
embrace those days when struggles, trials, and even temptations come our 
way. It's the only way that our dry, and arid hearts can begin to 
grow and blossom and flourish.  
   GOD DOESN'T BRING US TROUBLES. THERE ARE PLENTY OF THOSE IN 
THIS WORLD ALREADY. BUT GOD DOES USE THOSE TROUBLES TO TEACH US, 
STRENGTHEN US, AND BLESS US. WHEN THEY COME OUR WAY, WE CAN TAKE THOSE 
TROUBLES TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER AND TRADE THEM IN FOR BLESSINGS. Over the 
course of time, we become like a well-watered oasis, flourishing 
despite the intense sunlight.  
   God is a loving Father who wants only what is best for us. He 
has promised to walk with us through any trouble we encounter and 
bring us wisdom and understanding along the way. 
   Father, thank you for walking with me through the inevitable 
troubles of life. I know that you are bringing me showers of blessings. 
In Jesus' name, Amen. [Celebrate Recovery Daily Devotional by John 
& Johnny Baker] 

The Same For Everyone
   Knowing that temptations are pretty much the same for 
everyone levels the playing field. We're all dealing with them - some in 
one area, others in another. And IT'S GREAT NEWS THAT GOD WON'T 
ALLOW THE TEMPTATION TO BE MORE THAN WE CAN STAND. HE PROMISES TO SHOW 
US A WAY TO MOVE BEYOND THE TEMPTATION TO SOLID GROUND. THROUGH HIS 
WORD AND HIS SPIRIT, HE ALWAYS PROVIDES DIRECTION TO KEEP US ON 
TRACK. His grace is so great that he doesn't just forgive our failures; 
he also gives us the power to turn around. 
   God will fit everything - our setbacks, our relapses, our 
failures - into his plan for our lives. He has the power to overcome it 
all. 
   God knows exactly what you're going through, and he provides 
a way past temptation. [The Daniel Plan 365-Day Devotional] 

A Way Out
   We're all tempted. It's part of being human. The Bible says 
even Jesus was tempted. It's not a sin to be tempted. It's more like, 
"Welcome to the human race." 
   No matter what temptation we face, others have faced that 
same temptation. Some days we give in, while on other days we are 
able to resist. But GOD PROMISES HE WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE A MEANS OF 
ESCAPE. WE WON'T HAVE TO SEARCH FOR IT OR FEEL HELPLESS. HE SHOWS US THE 
WAY. WHAT A FANTASTIC PROMISE THIS IS: GOD WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE A WAY 
OUT. THAT IS GRACE! WE CAN SIMPLY TURN THE CHANNEL, OR RUN OUT THE 
DOOR, OR CHANGE THE WAY WE'RE THINKING. THERE'S ALWAYS GRACE TO GET 
THROUGH. 
   WHEN WE'RE TEMPTED, IT'S JUST PART OF GROWTH. AND AS WE LOOK 
TO GOD, HE WILL PROVIDE A WAY OUT. [The Daniel Plan 365-Day 
Devotional] 

CLOSING THOUGHT

One at a Time
   My grandson came into the kitchen and asked for his vitamins. 
He loves them because they taste like candy. He is allowed to have 
two, and we let him reach in the bottle and get them himself, one at 
a time. On that day, however, he decided to get a whole handful. 
Guess what? He couldn't get his fist out of the jar, creating a 
dilemma. He could hold onto the handful and get nothing, or let go and 
get the two he is allowed to have, one at a time. After a little 
convincing, he made the right choice. 
   IN RECOVERY (and Christian Living), BALANCE IS KEY. EVEN 
TRYING TO DO TOO MANY GOOD THINGS CAN END IN DISASTER. IF WE GET SO 
BUSY DOING GOOD THINGS THAT WE NEGLECT OUR FAMILIES OR CUT BACK ON 
OUR FELLOWSHIP TIME WITH GOD, WE HAVE DONE HARM TO OURSELVES AND 
THOSE WE LOVE. OF COURSE GOD HAS THINGS FOR ALL OF US TO DO, GOOD ACTS 
OF SERVICE FOR HIS KINGDOM, BUT WE CAN'T JUST GRAB THEM UP ALL AT 
ONCE. DOING THAT MIGHT CAUSE US TO GET SIDETRACKED, BRINGING THE WORK 
OF RECOVERY, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND CARING FOR FAMILY TO A STOP. 
   I KNOW IT'S HARD TO SAY NO WHEN PEOPLE ASK US TO GET 
INVOLVED. JUST REMEMBER, WE DON'T HAVE TO SAY NO TO EVERYTHING. BALANCE IS 
THE KEY.  
   Father, thank you for your wisdom that keeps my life balanced 
and moving forward. In Jesus' name. Amen. [Celebrate Recovery Daily 
Devotional by John & Johnny Baker] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

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LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782

Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

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