Being tempted is something all of us has wrestled with and experienced at one point in our lives. And, temptation comes in many different forms, so, what I experience may be completely different than what you experience. But we can empathize with one another when someone is warring with the flesh because it’s a form of spiritual warfare.

But why are we tempted in the first place? Does God tempt us? Does He just leave us to our own devices to contend with it? Look what James had to say about it;

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself tempts no one. But each one is tempted when he is dragged away, enticed and and baited by his own desire. Then when the illicit desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin has run its course, it gives birth to death.

James 1 :13-15

So what do we know? We know God doesn’t tempt people because He is Holy. We also know that temptation is from our own desires of the flesh. Since people are of the world they crave worldly things and we’re often tempted by them. But look what else the Bible says;

No temptation has overtaken or enticed you that is not common to human experience; but God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but along with the temptation He will provide the way out as well, so that you will be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

God will provide a way out, but the key is knowing who God is, doing his will, accepting Jesus as the Son of God who died on the cross for our sins and accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Then get baptized in the name of God the Father, in Jesus Christ the Son of God and the Holy Spirit. Because once you’re baptized into the family of God, you’ll receive the Holy Spirit which guides and directs our steps. And of course, start reading the Bible because when we draw near to God, He draws near to us.

God tells us He will not allow us to be tempted beyond our ability, but of course, that chose is “always” up to you!