Next Level Guide 06.11.23

God Doesn’t Allow More Than You Can Handle

How do you normally react to hardship or suffering?

Why do people sometimes blame God for difficult circumstances?

Though “God doesn’t allow more than you can handle” is a false statement, why do some people want to believe it?

Study

1 Corinthians 10:13
This verse is where many get confused, but it’s talking about temptation not life’s situations.

How does this verse offer encouragement when we face temptation?

Discuss the following statement:
Chad: “God will never allow you to be in a situation where your only option is sin.”

2 Corinthians 1:8-11
Why did Paul tell the Corinthians about the hardships he had endured? (1:8)

What reason did Paul give for the suffering he endured? (1:9)

How did Paul’s confidence in God enable him to rise above his difficult circumstances?

How did the church at Corinth help Paul through in his time of suffering? (1:11)

What did Paul anticipate would be the result of their suffering? (1:11)

Discuss the following statement:
Chad: “One of the most dangerous traps in life is to have a false sense of self-confidence.”

In his message, Chad stated that God allows us to face “more than we can handle” moments to achieve the following:
a. Deepen our dependence on God
b. Grow our faith and character
c. Expose our false “gods”
d. Wake us up to God’s voice

Can you think of a difficult experience that taught you one of these?

What’s Next

What can we do daily to help us face the “more than we can handle” moments in life with the correct perspective?

What difficult circumstance are you facing now that you need to turn over to God?

The church in Corinth supported Paul by praying for him in his difficulty. Who do you know that is going through a difficult time that you can pray for?