Day 6 - Escaping Temptation

Dakota was surprised when he read Matthew 6:13. Does God bring temptation? And talking about the evil one sounded scary. Dakota decided to ask his Bible study teacher about it.

“Those are good questions,” Mr. Bill said. “You are right. God does not tempt people. James 1:13 assures of that. But we live in a world where we are all sinners and sin does exist. The evil one is Satan. He does exist, but remember that God is more powerful and God is in control. We make the choice between obeying God or following the temptations of the evil one. One of my favorite Bible verses is 1 Corinthians 10:13 that promises us that God will provide a way out of temptation if we are willing to take it. Never forget. God is all-powerful and He loves us. He will help us when we trust Him.”

NAIL IT DOWN

Look up these extra verses to help you know what today’s devotion is about.

• James 1:13 (God does not tempt anyone.)
• 1 Corinthians 10:13 (God gives us a way out of temptation.)
• 1 John 4:4 (Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.)

PRAY

Thank God for His power to help you when you are tempted. Ask God to help you know the escape He is giving you to avoid temptation.