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 "question": "What does the Bible teach about our inherent power to overcome temptations?",
 "answer": "The Bible teaches that every believer has the inherent power necessary to overcome the temptations they face. This power is given by God, who is sovereign and still controls human history. He sets a limit on every temptation that we would ever face, and that limit is given in 1 Corinthians 10:13: 'God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.' The Greek word for 'able' here is dunamai, which means inherent power. As we grow and gain strength, the temptations become stronger and more intense, but they will never exceed our level of growth or our ability to discern. This means that no matter how difficult our particular temptations may seem, God is faithful and will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can handle. Our inherent power to overcome temptation is a gift from God, and it is available to every believer through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.",
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  "Can we overcome temptations on our own without God's help?",
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 "author": "Gene Cunningham",
 "book": "The Basics",
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