temptation
Temptation is an enticement or testing that aims to draw a person into sin. Scripture teaches that people are tempted by sinful desires, the world, and the devil, while God Himself does not tempt anyone to do evil.
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Temptation is an enticement or testing that aims to draw a person into sin. Scripture teaches that people are tempted by sinful desires, the world, and the devil, while God Himself does not tempt anyone to do evil.
Description
Temptation is the experience of being tested or enticed in a way that can lead to disobedience against God. In the Bible, the term may describe either a trial that proves faith or a lure toward evil, and context determines the emphasis. Scripture is clear that God may test His people, but He does not tempt anyone in the sense of provoking evil; rather, sinful desire, the fallen world, and the devil are presented as sources of temptation. Believers are therefore called to watchfulness, prayer, and reliance on God’s faithfulness, knowing that He provides grace to endure and obey. Jesus Christ was tempted in His earthly life in a real sense, yet He remained completely sinless, making Him both the perfect Savior and a sympathetic high priest for His people.