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1 Corinthians 10:13 -- No temptation is beyond your ability; sinning is a choice, not compulsion; God provides a way of escape

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 20) 00:58:55 – 01:02:28

Question from Bob Satellite who says he cannot stop sinning and feels his heart is too cold to change.

Mike grounds his response in 1 Corinthians 10:13: 'No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape.' The key argument: Christians who feel they cannot help sinning still stop when a spouse, parent, or someone with a gun walks in. This proves choice exists. The feeling of compulsion is habit and bondage language (which Jesus uses), but the deliverance has already been provided in Christ. Practical advice: memorize 1 Corinthians 10:13; make behavioral changes at the first inkling of temptation, not at the peak.
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20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 20) @ 00:58:55

2021-01-29

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