"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
premise of the 1983 hit movie Mr. Mom is what happens in a family when
the husband gets laid off and becomes a stay-at-home dad and the mother
of the family’s young children reenters the workplace. It’s a funny film
that also includes a powerful lesson about temptation.
The
temptation scene comes at the end of the movie. Due to a whole series
of misunderstandings, the stressed-out husband and wife are barely
speaking. To make matters worse, both are being seduced — she by her
annoying boss, he by a sultry neighbor. Jack, the husband, is clearly
torn. Given the sad state of his marriage, the forbidden fruit is very
tantalizing. The grass on the other side of the marital fence definitely
looks greener. But after wrestling with his options, he reminds himself
of his love for his wife, which keeps him from giving in to temptation.
Notice
that the Bible assures us that temptations will come. They are a fact
of life in a fallen world. Notice also that we’re not unique in the
kinds of temptations we experience. Others wrestle with the same kinds
of messes. The key verses today remind us that God is faithful. He will
never allow a temptation so strong that we are unable to resist. In
every inducement to evil, God will show us a way out, a way of escape.
The best escape, as we’ve already noted, is love.
When
we love Christ above all else, when He is the great desire of our lives
and the One we want most to please, it becomes much easier to say no to
sin.
Prayer Father, increase my love for You as I face the temptations in my life . . .
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Your Turn
Are
you facing temptation? Saying no to sin is a challenge, but not an
impossible one. Pray the prayer above specifically to the situation you
are facing and ask Him to show you the way out or give you the grace to
endure faithfully. Please leave your thoughts on today's devotional,
Love Conquers All, on our blog! We would love to hear from you! ~Devotionals Daily
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