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Originally Posted by tlshoe
Reading James 1:13-14 (verses below using ESV translation) may help shed light on the issue of whether God tempts us:
[13] Let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am being tempted by God,' for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.
[14] But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.
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Absolutely true.
God does not tempt us to do evil; Satan does.
Surprised how many on this thread have a total misunderstanding of God's unending love, mercy, & grace for all of mankind. He loves each of us so much He gave his only begotten Son for our redemption!
He loves the sinner just as much as the Christian; (but hates the sin).
If you don't know Him as your Lord & Savior, talk with Him, repent of your past sins and ask Him into your heart. Now praise Him for saving your soul & tell others how easy it is to receive salvation and be with Him throughout ETERNITY (that's a long time) and much better than spending eternity in Hell!