INTRODUCTION

Man never sins without willingly doing so. Unfortunately, man’s vocabulary infers that sin is simply an uncontrollable accident or unfortunate mistake. Yet, in reality, we choose to sin. This is extremely obvious when one considers that the Lord promises “a way to escape” during every temptation. It is not that the Lord offers a way to avoid temptation altogether, but He offers help that man “may be able to bear it [the temptation].” Man can never point his finger toward God in an attempt to assign some level of guilt for man’s sins. God always makes a way for man to righteously endure and conquer every type of temptation known to man. The failure to escape from any temptation is not for lack of opportunity to do so.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) To have victory over temptation, we must believe God can help during every time of need (Hebrews 2:18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
  See All...; 2 Peter 2:9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
  See All...). He tells us to pray (Hebrews 4:16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
  See All...), use His word (Ephesians 6:11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
  See All..., 17), resist (James 4:7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
  See All...), and flee (1 Corinthians 10:14Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
  See All...; 1 Timothy 6:10-11 [10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [11] But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
  See All...; 2 Timothy 2:22Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
  See All...).
• What are your besetting sins? When is the last time you chose to fall prey to one of those sins? Looking back, can you remember God’s way to escape? Why do you think you choose to ignore that way to escape?
• How did Jesus Christ escape temptation when dealing with the Devil? How could you escape through the same means?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Thank God for offering you victory when tempted.
• Ask God for power to take the way of escape when tempted.

HYMN

JESUS! WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS

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