Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.
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 that what you are able, but with temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Sometimes our inner alert system fails us and we find ourselves facing almost overwhelming temptation to do something which we would not normally consider doing.
This type of situation leaves us feeling confused and maybe even questioning what we consider to be right and wrong. We know we need to step back and take time to think. But all these people seem to be enjoying themselves, and maybe we should, too.
My experiences like this involved alcohol consumption. I do not drink, at all. My solution was to sneak out and go home and hope nobody noticed. I usually drove myself so the quick exit was easy.
To this end I say, when you feel overwhelmed by temptation, look for a way out... God will provide one.
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