1 Corinthians 10:13 translated by (me!) sandra, tvgp
every morning i click on two apps: 1. dictionary.com to find out the word of the day; most of which I will never actually use in my conversations or writings, -its just fun. And 2. The bible app for my passage of the day. -& when I shared it with my sister this morning, we were both like.. ?... what does that mean in plain English please. So I'm going to attempt a bullet point translation as I understand it.
First! as it appeared:
1 Corinthians 10:13
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
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so,
* there are no temptations that are not common to everyone. I.e., greed, revenge, lust, etc. /I believe the list is short and finite.
* God will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability to overcome. -and I believe we become stronger each time we recognize a temptation for what it is.. and fight the good fight..
* there is an exit strategy. and I believe exiting IS the strategy in many cases. that is why we are taught to -flee!- away from temptation
vs. hang out near or with or around and just hope we don't succumb.
-having failed on many occasions before I learned to succeed; I hath a deep appreciation for thy passage..
posted by SHE @ 9:22 AM
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