God allows us to be tempted in order to test our virtue and to give us an opportunity to grow and to earn merit. Nonetheless, He takes our capability into account and supplies us with His grace.
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Out of the depths of humility to the heights of the glory of God
The world may preach the gospel of fame and power, but St John shows us that turning away from worldly allurements, the only way we can attain heaven is by imitating the humility of Jesus on the cross.
“Do not let us fall into temptation”
Temptations conquered help us grow in moral and spiritual strength, in love, in happiness – in holiness. If we overcome them, consolation from God comes: “To everyone who overcomes, I will give permission to eat of the tree of life that is in the paradise of God” (Rev 2:7).