Temptations of tomorrow
And take no thought for the temptations of tomorrow. This also is a dangerous snare. Think not: When such a temptation comes, what shall I do, how shall I stand? I feel I have not power to resist. I am not able to conquer that enemy. Most true. You have not now the power which you do not now stand in need of. You are not able at this time to conquer that enemy, and at this time he does not assault you. With the grace you have now, you could not withstand the temptations which you have not. But when the temptation comes, the grace will come. In greater trials you will have greater strength. When sufferings abound, the consolations of God will in the same proportion abound also (2 Corinthians 1:5). So that in every situation the grace of God will be sufficient for you (2 Corinthians 12:9). He does not suffer you to be tempted today above what you are able to bear. And in every temptation he will make a way to escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). As your day, so shall your strength be (Deuteronomy 33:25).
1771 text
27. *And take no thought for the temptations of to-morrow. This also is a dangerous snare. Think not, “When such a temptation comes, what shall I do, how shall I stand? I feel, I have not power to resist: I am not able to conquer that enemy.” Most true: you have not now the power which you do not now stand in need of. You are not able at this time to conquer that enemy; and at this time he does not assault you. With the grace you have now, you could not withstand the temptations which you have not. But when the temptation comes, the grace will come. In greater trials you will have greater strength. When sufferings abound, the consolations of God will in the same proportion abound also. So that in every situation, the grace of God will be sufficient for you. He doth not suffer you to be tempted to-day, above that ye are able to bear. And in every temptation he will make a way to escape. As thy day, so thy strength shall be.
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Sermon 29 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 6:24-34.
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