1 Corinthians 10:1-13

"For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. These things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. These things happend to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfilment of the ages has come. So if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."

BE careful you don't fall!

Paul gave strong encouragement to the Corinthians about temptation.

1. wrong desires and temptations happen to everyone, don't feel alone in your struggles
2. others have resisted temptation, and so can you
3. any temptation can be resisted because God will help you resist it
a. recognize the people & situations that cause you to stumble
b. run from anything that you know is wrong
c. choose to do what is right
d. pray for God's help
e. seek friends who love God and can offer help when you are tempted.