How do we escape a temptation that is about to get us?
When temptation is about to get you, look for the way of escape God has provided and flee idolatry. Recognize that cars, cattle, gardens, children, business, or a job can become idols. Paul's admonition is to watch out, not let something become your idol, and put the Lord first and foremost.
Les teaches that believers are people of choice. When confronted with a temptation and we know it is about to get us, we should look for the way of escape because God has provided it. In I Corinthians 10:14, Paul says, 'Wherefore, because of that ability to find a way of escape, wherefore my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.' Les warns that people should not dismiss idolatry as irrelevant. He suggests most idols in America sit in the garage—the automobile can become an idol. He also notes that cattle, a garden, kids, grandkids, business, or job can become an idol. Paul's admonition is to look out and not let something become your idol, but put the Lord first and foremost. Even though the Corinthians were carnal and had many problems living the Christian life, Paul approaches them as wise men.
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 the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
More Questions
Does God promise a way of escape when a believer is tempted?
In 1 Corinthians 10:13, God promises that with the temptation he will also make a way of escape so the believer can bear it.
Why does everyone face temptation, and is any temptation I face unique to me?
Everyone experiences temptation by virtue of living in this world, and nothing that comes our way is unique—it is common to man.