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Originally Posted by Tex
I don't think so. I think the idea here is that there is no temptation (or "test," if you prefer) that is insurmountable. There is nothing that Satan, or God for that matter, can throw at a human that he is not ultimately capable of overcoming.
To believe otherwise, to me, suggests a doctrine of predestination. If there is some certain temptation or test that cannot ever be overcome, does that not predestinate the person afflicted with it to sin?
Sin is a choice. Yielding to temptation is a choice. That we make that choice despite God's reaching is no referendum on the quality or efficacy of his grace. IMO.
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See that interpretion seems pretty weak. It's almost not even worth talking about as it relates to sin. This scripture is used as a pep talk to give courage to someone facing temptation. You can do it! But if this scripture is just a theoretical discussion of the level Satan or God will tempt you, then it's worthless in that regard. Fresh courage take! God will not give you a temptation that theoretically is above your ability to resist, though no mortal man has ever been successful, maybe you can be the first!