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, NIV).
Realize that temptation is a part of life. The Bible tells us that Jesus was tempted in every way we are—every way. The big difference between Him and all of us is that He never gave in to it.
So how can we keep temptation from getting the best of us?
• Just say no. Don’t take time to flirt with it or even argue. Just say no.
• Then scram. Get out of there! This is one time in life when running is not cowardly, but the bravest thing you can do.
• Ask God’s help resisting it. For things too tough to resist, things you battle constantly, simply admit they’re too tough, and ask God’s help in resisting them. The power of the only Man never to give in to temptation is available to all of us. We just need to confess our weakness and admit our need for Him and His strength.
Remember, God promises us that we’ll never face temptation that is too tough for us to resist through His power.
