Q&A: Why do we pray, “Lead us not into temptation,” if God can’t tempt us?
Why do we pray, “Lead us not into temptation”? I thought God can’t tempt us. In the Lord's Prayer, “Lead us not into temptation” follows immediately after “Forgive us our…
Intentions
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, “You must not eat…
Traveling through temptations
God's Precious Scriptures lead us through the potholes of this life. Temptation is a word that gives off bad vibes as soon as we hear it. We see temptation as…
The Judas priority
It was just 30 pieces of silver. But that was enough. He betrayed Jesus, a friend who chose him and loved him. The others Jesus also chose elected Judas to…
Q&A: Where should I send my child to school?
I’m trying to decide where to send my child to school. My friend is warning me about considering public school because my child would be exposed to more temptation. Do…
The book of James: When battling temptation
Last time, James spoke about trials; this time, he speaks about temptation. Though he uses the same Greek word for both, their meanings are far different, as the context shows.…
Ever been tempted like that?
We are all tempted and often fail. Only Jesus has been perfectly obedient. Have you ever fasted 40 days and 40 nights out in the wilderness? Have you ever been…
Light for our path: Can the devil personally be tempting me and a lot of other people at exactly the same time?
Can the devil personally be tempting me and a lot of other people at exactly the same time? Your question leads us to look in Scripture and examine how the devil…
