Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10: 13, 21

¹³ No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted^[d] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,^[e] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.  ²¹ You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons. 

Scripture Commentary:

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. God will not let you be tempted beyond what you can handle. God will provide a way out if you call on Him when you are tempted.

Paul tells us there is a battle going on with the flesh and the spirit.

Paul isn’t referring to your physical flesh. He is referring to your spiritual soul. The “nature” self wants to do what feels good and easy. The Holy Spirit in you wants to glorify God, not yourself.

The flesh and the spirit are constantly against one another as long as you live.

Paul tells us that the flesh (Satan) desires what is contrary to the Holy Spirit (God). And consequently, the Spirit of God is contrary to the flesh.

The Holy Spirit inside you says, “Live for God,” and your flesh says, “Live for yourself.” Living for God means you submit to God daily by reading the Bible and calling on Him. This is how God nourishes your spirit (our soul).

Read the Entire Chapter of the Scripture Referenced:

1 Corinthians 10

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