Sin is a river that sweeps you away, but God makes it possible for you to resist.
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
You have the knowledge of right or wrong. Conscience is the following:
con= with
science = knowledge.
With this knowledge of right or wrong, you can choose to either fulfill the lusts of the flesh or be led by the Spirit of God. You have the choice because no matter the strength of the temptation, God will give you an escape, but is up to you to CHOOSE it.
Imagine fighting against a powerful river current and being swept away, but then God also provides a current to counter it. In one sense, you are now in still peaceful water and can go anyway you want. But if you focus on the powerful current against you, then you will be swept away. So focus on God. Now you have the strength to make a choice and go through with it. God doesn’t double the current so you are swept away in the opposite direction. He gives you a fighting chance to choose which direction. Up to you.
sonofGod.
