13 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 NIV
Ok so God is listening to our conversations. My hubby and I were talking about this in the car on the way to work. There was a news report about a woman arrested who had been working as a treasurer for a church and decided to help herself to some funds since no one was reviewing her work or the statements. Temptation got the best of her.
We've all been there. We've all fallen short. Hopefully at some point you were able to resist, and I'm not talking about not eating that second cupcake, but then again I am. Temptation comes from all sides. If you need to get healthy and lower your blood sugar, then even the first cupcake is a no no, and temptation will certainly strike for that second one. Don't give in. You'll be rewarded.
If you need to pay off debt, that balance in your checkbook looks pretty nice. Oh I have cash I'm not using my credit card. Yes but did you make extra payments to your debt rather than eat out? It will be worth it.
There is nothing in this world so tempting that we can't resist with the help of the spirit. God has given us some powerful tools. We just have to use them. But read the manual first, also known as the Bible. Sometimes those tools don't work the way you think they will.
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