“Why not?”

Because.

“Because of what?”

Because I can’t.

“Can’t? You’re a Christian, you say?”

I certainly am.

“Then what do you think Paul meant in I Corinthians 10:13?

What did he say there?

“Simply this: ‘There is no trial that has overtaken you but such as is common to man. And God is faithful who will not allow you to be tested beyond what you are able to bear.'”

But you don’t understand . . .

“Do you think God does?”

Sure, but . . .

“Why the but?”

My case is different, you see.

“Thought it was ‘common’ and that you would have to bear nothing beyond the ability you have to bear it.”

Well . . .

“Moreover, in that verse he says that God will make a way out of it so that you will be able to bear it. It won’t go on forever.”

Oh! I guess you’re right. Tell me how.

“Thought you’d never ask . . .”