One of the ploys of the devil is to make people think that they are all alone, with nobody who truly understands their situation. Those who fall prey to this mentality often leads to isolation, causing struggling people to feel abandoned by God. This lie blinds many from the reality that there is council for the tempted.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin, Hebrews 4:15.
According to the author of Hebrews, there is one person who is able to empathize with our weaknesses. Yet, despite enduring the same temptations common to mankind, Jesus did not sin. Thus, there is a reliable individual who can relate to the human race. Therefore, when you are on the verge of giving in, fix your eyes on Jesus.
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 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 endure it, 1 Corinthians 10:13.
The apostle Paul discovered that there is a way out of every temptation. Its unclear whether the Holy Spirit or Jesus himself revealed this information. Nonetheless, for those of you facing extreme situations, these words are helpful council for the tempted. Therefore, the next time you consider giving in, ask the Holy Spirit to show you the way out. This bit of advice will provide the defeated with direction toward victory in Christ.
by Jay Mankus
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