Core verse:
And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil. (Matthew 6:13 MKJV)
The word temptation refers to the future. Who
can lead Christians into temptation? Can God test us? Or does the devil try to
trick us?
Before we start answering these questions, I must point out that this
is not a license to commit a sin! Over the years some people thought that only
the devil (or evil) one can let us commit sin and then by praying “lead us not into temptation” cleanses a
believer from the presence of the devil, (as they understood), which means that
no action can be a sin because the devil is not there to make them commit a
sin. This is of course not the modern interpretation of the Bible. Jesus said: “Go, and sin no more”. (John 8:11 MKJV)
Who can lead us into temptation?
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God? “Let no one being tempted say, I am tempted from God. For God is not
tempted by evils, and He tempts no one”. (James 1:13 MKJV) God doesn’t test
us!
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The devil? Yes, “The devil said, "If you are God's Son,
jump off. The Scriptures say: 'God will give his angels orders about you. They
will catch you in their arms, and you won't hurt your feet on the stones.' “Jesus
answered, "The Scriptures also say, 'Don't try to test the Lord your God!'
“(Matthew 4:6-7 CEV). The devil has a reputation to tempt people.
Pray with me:
Lord,
lead me in such a way that I don’t walk into the traps that the devil prepared
for me. Teach me your will so that I can avoid the devil and all evil. Help me
that I can withstand the tests of the devil.
Till next time!
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