1 Corinthians 10:11-13
11 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; 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.
11 Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. 12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; 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.
The history of the rebellion of God’s people teaches us and corrects us with an eye on eternity. We only stand firm as we kneel before our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. In humility we need to acknowledge that we cannot stand in our own power or righteousness, but in Him alone. Then when we are tempted, we can realize we are no stronger nor weaker than any other, but that we can turn to our Lord by the guidance and power of of His Spirit and Word to escape or bear through the temptations that come upon us. That is why reading and studying the entire Bible, with fervent prayer and humility, is crucial to walking rightly with our God.
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