Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation?
PROBLEM: Jesus instructed His disciples to pray, “do not lead us
into temptation” (Matthew 6:13). But James says here, “count it
all joy when you fall into various trials.”
SOLUTION: The two situations are different, as indicated by several
factors. F... [ Continue Reading ]
If God doesn’t tempt anyone, then why did He tempt Abraham?
PROBLEM: The Bible says “God tempted Abraham” (Genesis 22:1, KJV),
and Jesus taught His disciples to pray to God, “do not lead us into
temptation” (Matthew 6:13). How then can James say of God, “nor
does He Himself tempt anyone” (James 1:1... [ Continue Reading ]