Key Ideas
Faith Fact
God helps me make good choices.
Faith Verse
Philippians 4:13 (NLT)
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Question of the Day: What should I do when I’m being tempted?
Read about It
Read: 1 Corinthians 10:13
Have you ever seen a movie in which the main characters have to go through several puzzles to get out of the difficult situation? They may have to step on the right tiles to avoid spears being thrown at them. Or, they may find themselves in a room where all the walls are closing in. In the moment, it seems like there’s no way of escape. But then, right at the last second, they escape.
Many times this is how temptation feels. It can seem as if temptation is closing in to crush us and doing right can be extremely difficult. However, the Bible says that we can trust that God won’t let us be tempted beyond what we can handle. When we are tempted, He will always show us a way out. When we are having a difficult time making the right choice, we can call out to God and He can give us the strength to resist the temptation.
Talk about It
| Question 1. How much temptation will God allow us to endure?
Answer 1. Only as much as we can handle
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| Question 2. What does God’s Word promise He will do when we are being tempted?
Answer 2. He will show us a way out so that we can endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
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| Question 3. What kinds of temptation do you face?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.
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| Question 4. How do you feel knowing that others face the same kinds of temptations?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. How does knowing that God is ready and willing to help you escape temptation make you feel?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
God, thank You for being faithful to help me when I’m tempted. Help me to make choices that honor You. Amen.