STRENGTH FOR TEMPTATION by W. N. Glenn

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jan 16, 1893

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 19, No. 11.

STRENGTH FOR TEMPTATION.

By W. N. Glenn

BY W. N. GLENN.

It is quite common for brethren to think their peculiar temptations are more difficult to overcome than those of others. "No one knows the trials I have to endure," is an everyday expression in church circles. But the Scriptures contain an offset to all such murmurings. "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." James 1:2, 3. "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you; but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy." 1 Peter 4:12, 13. "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1 Cor. 10:13. "For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted." Heb. 2:18. "For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Chapter 4:15, 16.