God provides a way of escape
« No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. »
1 Corinthians 10:13
I proclaim that no temptation has overtaken me except what is common to man, and God is faithful to provide a way of escape so that I can bear it.
Blessed is the one who endures
« Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. »
James 1:12
I declare that I am blessed as I endure temptation, for when I am approved I will receive the crown of life promised to those who love God.
I watch and pray
« Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. »
Matthew 26:41
I proclaim that I watch and pray so that I do not enter into temptation. My spirit is willing and I lean on God's strength for my weakness.
Jesus sympathizes with my weakness
« For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. »
Hebrews 4:15
I declare that Jesus sympathizes with my weaknesses, for he was tempted in every way as I am, yet without sin. He understands and he helps me.
The Lord delivers the godly
« Then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations. »
2 Peter 2:9
I proclaim that the Lord knows how to deliver me out of temptation, for he watches over those who belong to him.
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