"No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful,
who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it." I Cor. 10:13 32 posted on 12/12/2004 4:14:21 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
You are attempting to put forth a condition to a biblical quote that contains an unconditional promise.
The only condition in there that has to be met, is trusting God to carry you through. If you don't meet that condition, then yes, you can succomb to despair.