The halfbaked Bard

No temptation has overtaken you  but such as is common to man. 1 Cor:10:13 It is not impossible. There is no need to struggle. To fall and then get up, to fall again. It is common to all men and many have overcome it. It is not beyond what you are able to. The way of escape is always provided. You just don't lose courage and give away. You will be able to endure it. It is assured. When about to fall, remember this. Moreover He is your strength and it is He who will enable you to be holy just as your Father in heaven is holy. Image credit: https://sharedveracity.net/2018/08/03/is-the-temptation-to-sin-itself-sin/

Being tempted is not wrong. David was tempted but he succumbed. He schemed things to fall. Joseph was exactly opposite. He ran away. But both were tempted. I would say Joseph was tempted in a stronger way than David. But still he came out as the overcomer. David fell.  Being tempted is natural and legitimate for man and woman. That is all because of our fallen nature. But choosing whether to fall or not, is our choice. Do we have a desire at least not to fall? That determines the outcome. The promise given is "the One who is in you is more powerful than the one who is in the world." He will help.  Being tempted is the norm for a child of God. "Each victory will help you, some others to win. Fight manfully onward." Keep resisting the devil. That helps to cling on to our dear Father who so loves us. Devil is restless because he has lost you from his fold. And he will try his level best to pull you down. Temptation is his best and strongest weapon.