Oct 1.98: Light For The Day - "Temptation"

"Opportunity knocks,
Temptation kicks the door down."
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"These things (*) happened to them as examples
and were written down as warnings for us, on
whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. 

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful
that you don't fall! 

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."

-- 1Corinthians 10:11-13 (NIV)

(*) Warnings From Israel's History

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Today's pressure make it easy to ignore or forget
the lessons of the past. But Paul cautions us to
remember the lessons the Israelites learned about
God so we can avoid repeating their errors. 

The key to remembering is to study the Bible
regularly so that these lessons remind us of how
God wants us to live. We need not repeat their
mistakes!

In a culture filled with moral depravity and sin-
inducing pressures, Paul gave strong
encouragement to the Corinthians about
temptation. He said: 

1- wrong desires and temptations happen to
everyone, so don't feel you've been single out.
2- Others have resisted temptation, and so can you.
3- Any temptation can be resisted because God will
help you resist it. God helps you resist temptation
by helping you:

a- Recognize those people and situations that
give you trouble.
b- Run from anything you know is wrong.
c- Choose to do only what is right.
d- Pray for God's help.
e- Seek friends who love God and can offer help
when you are tempted.

** Running from a temptation situation is your first
step on the way to victory (See 2Timothy 2:22)

-- Life Application Study Bible
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"Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue
righteousness, faith, love and peace, together
with those who with pure heart call out to the
LORD for help .

Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid
arguments, because you know they produce
quarrels."
-- 1Timothy 2:22,23