Princewell2012:
You' re absolutely correct. God test while Satan tempt. Abraham was tested by God while Satan tempted Jesus. The bible actually calls satan a tempter. Christians needs self control, which is one of the fruit of the Holy spirit in order to over comes temptation. God bless you op.

Rilwayne001:

Does God Tempts?


"And it came to pass after these things, that God did TEMPT Abraham." (GEN 22:1)

"Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man." (JAS 1:13)

malvisguy212:
James 1:13-14,
Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.

There is a difference between a trial and a temptation, although both come from the same Greek word peirasmos. They are often used interchangeably, though. After all, temptation is a trial (of faith), and every trial is a temptation (to
grumble). When the word appears in the New Testament the context helps us to see which interpretation is meant. There are therefore differences and similarities between trials and temptations. Although we must not push the distinctions too far, here are examples of the differences:
1. In their ultimate origin. Temptations come from the flesh; trials are sent fromGod. He allowed Satan to test Job (Job 1:6-12). Therefore when we speak of "trial" we see God's fingerprints; when we see temptation, we see our own the devil's.
2. In their immediate origin. Temptation
comes from within; trials usually come
from outside us. Job suffered physically,
but inwardly at least at first there was
no apparent struggle.
3. In their moral relevance. Temptation,
when it is sexual in nature, has
considerable moral relevance, but a trial may be what I would want to call morally neutral, such as illness or losing one's keys.
4. With reference to what is tested. Temptation will usually attack a weak
spot; trials test our strength as well as
exposing a weakness we may have been
unaware of as with Job, who turned out
to be so self-righteous.
Any trial that God sends death of a
loved one or friend, financial reverse,
loss, illness, misunderstanding, losing
your keys, failure, disappointment,
betrayal, abuse, unemployment,
depression, accident, loneliness, missing a train or plane, rejection, not getting that important invitation, or any physical pain should be seen as having our Lord's handprints all over them.

malvisguy212:
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NairaMode:
This sort of thread only breeds argument.
Not much value will it add.

* God tries. God does not tempt with evil or to do evil. ie something against Gods commandment.

* Satan tempts. Satan tempts to do evil or with evil.

When you work in a small organization, God may have a better option for you but he may want to see how you handle where you are at the moment hence he leaves you there for a bit. Test your patience, your resolute, your diligence etc.

On the other hand, satan makes you back bite, speak ill of people, stab your colleague in the back so that you can get a promotion because you are not patient and you are not in faith enough to see the bigger picture.

malvisguy212:
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Highcuerayte:
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malvisguy212:
I thought you are interlingent? Read the op very well: There is a difference between a trial and a temptation, although both come from the same Greek word peirasmos. They are often used INTERCHANGEABLE though. After all, temptation is a trial (of faith), and every trial is a temptation (to
grumble). When the word appears in the New Testament the CONTEXT helps us to see which interpretation is meant.
The difference between trial and temptation is. temptation: "Do this
pleasant thing and do not let yourself be hindered by the fact that it is wrong," whereas trial says, "Do this good and
noble thing, and do not let yourself be hindered by the fact that it is painful".

Princewell2012:
You' re absolutely correct. God test while Satan tempt. Abraham was tested by God while Satan tempted Jesus. The bible actually calls satan a tempter. Christians needs self control, which is one of the fruit of the Holy spirit in order to over comes temptation. God bless you op.

emmabest2000:


Job case nko