A Way of Escape

1 Corinthians 10:13
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.

Temptation-a desire or craving for something, especially something considered wrong

Faithful-consistently trustworthy and loyal, especially to a person, promise, or duty (syn. – true, realistic, authentic, close, accurate, exact, true to life, truthful, believable, loyal, devoted, dependable, dedicated, committed, reliable

We are sinful creatures by nature who are saved by grace through faith in the birth, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through the blood of Jesus Christ we are considered righteous (in right standing). However we still have desires for things that are not of God or not God's way. The temptations, big or small, that we face each day are common. However God is true, close, dependable, committed, and reliable. He will never allow us to be tempted above what we can handle. Also it is key to note here that WITH THE TEMPTATION THERE IS A WAY OF ESCAPE! When in temptation we should look for God, who is faithful. We should be slow to speak and quick to listen. We have to fully rely on the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and direct us to the way of escape.

Note: On our own we can curb temptation by not placing ourselves in certain situations.