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IT IS COMMON TO MAN

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:13 

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.

Temptation as used in the context of first Corinthians chapter 10, refers to an enticement to sin; whether arising from preconceived desires or from the outward circumstances.

This temptation refers  to moral and spiritual temptation- that is, the pull towards sin or desire to sin.

The Lord, through Apostle Paul highlighted  diverse temptations that the Israelites fell into during their journey to the promised land  in  first Corinthians 10:1- 10. He is therefore using their examples to admonish us, so that we will not fall into the same temptations.

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.(1 Corinthians 10:11).

God was not pleased with many of the Israelites because they lusted after evil things, they became idolaters, they committed fornication, they tempted Christ,  they murmured.

You must also take heed to yourself so that you will not fall into the same temptations they fell into. 
 *...let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.(1 Corinthians 10:12).* 

You are herein reminded that the same temptations that overtook the Israelites can also overtake you. They are common to man.  

They fell into the temptations because they yielded to their lusts. As a believer, you must be  watchful and prayerful so that you will not fall into temptation. Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation..." (Matthew 26:41).

You must always know that God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted above what you can bear. Bearing this in mind, you will always be an overcomer.

 *BIBLE READING* : 

1 Corinthians 10:1-10.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

Father, deliver me from temptations.

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