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Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Lamentations 3
How to Cure Self Pity

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

We usually think of temptations in terms of breaking commandments like stealing, committing adultery, bearing false witness, or coveting what some one else has. Read the rest of this entry »

Read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Lamentations 3
How to Cure Self Pity

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

We usually think of temptations in terms of breaking commandments like stealing, committing adultery, bearing false witness, or coveting what some one else has.

There are other temptations that are just as bad, if not worse. Worry, doubt, and especially pity parties are a few examples. Read the rest of this entry »