God is Faithful

“No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

The faithfulness of God is one of His characteristics which speaks with the greatest assurance to the heart of man.

And He’s faithful to us today. Look at what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 10:13: “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able...”

Now, that is a big promise! And by some people’s experience, it looks as if God can’t possibly keep this promise, therefore He isn’t faithful all the time.

Look again. Paul says “He is faithful.” To do what? He will keep temptation from running you into the ground. He will set a limitation on the temptation you face. Plus He will provide and exit for you to take, one which will release the pressure of temptation, without giving in to its force.

Friend, if you doubt the faithfulness of God because you continue to fall to temptation, here are your options: (1) either God is a liar and isn’t faithful, or (2) you are not looking for His “out.” as we have already discovered, God is Truth. Now let Him prove Himself faithful and able to deliver.