Many Christians do not know when to use the word ''Tempt'' and Test'' when relating them with God in their statement. In this article, we will explore the idea that God is not a tempter but a tester, with support from Bible verses.

Firstly, let us define the difference between temptation and testing. Temptation is an enticement or desire to do something that is morally or ethically wrong. Testing, on the other hand, is an examination or trial to evaluate one's abilities, character, or faithfulness.

James 1:13-14 states, "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. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire."

This verse clearly states that God does not tempt anyone with evil. Instead, temptation comes from within us, as we are enticed by our own desires. Therefore, we cannot blame God for the temptations we face.

In Matthew 4:1, it is written, "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil." Here, we see that Jesus was not tempted by God but instead led by the Holy Spirit to be tested by the devil. This testing was necessary for Jesus to show his obedience and faithfulness to God.

Similarly, in the story of Job, we see that God allowed Satan to test Job's faith. Job 1:12 states, "And the Lord said to Satan, 'Behold, all that he has is in your hand. Only against him do not stretch out your hand.' So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord."

Although God allowed Job to be tested, it was not a temptation. God did not entice Job to sin, but instead allowed Satan to test Job's faith and trust in Him. Job's faithfulness to God was ultimately proven in his response to his suffering, as he declared, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1:21).

In conclusion, the Bible clearly states that God is not a tempter but a tester. Just like the way engineers always put their approved machines to test so that the machines can get to work and be useful, so also God allows us to face trials and testing to refine our character and strengthen our faith, but He never tempts us to sin. It is up to us to resist temptation and remain faithful to God, as James 1:12 reminds us, "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."



HOW TO CONNECT WITH GOD


ACCEPT, BELIEVE AND FOLLOW JESUS.

John14:6
Jesus told him ' I am the way-
Yes, and the truth and the life. No one can GET to the father (GOD) except by means of me (JESUS ).

John14:1
Let not your heart be troubled. You are trust in God now trust in me ( JESUS ).

John15:23
Anyone that is hating me ( JESUS )
is hating the father (GOD)

Colossian 2: 10
So you have everything when you have Christ and you are filled with GOD through your union with CHRIST. He is the highest RULER, with authority over every other power.

James 1:13-14 states, "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. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire."

This verse clearly states that God does not tempt anyone with evil. Instead, temptation comes from within us, as we are enticed by our own desires. Therefore, we cannot blame God for the temptations we face.

Who tempted/Tested Job? Satan or God?

Who sent fireball to him in Job 1:16? Satan or God?

How was Job lured by his own desires when it was claimed that Job was righteous /blameless/shunned evil in Job 1:1.

Kindly expatiate as i am ignorant?

AntiChristian:


Who tempted/Tested Job? Satan or God?

Who sent fireball to him in Job 1:16? Satan or God?

How was Job lured by his own desires when it was claimed that Job was righteous /blameless/shunned evil in Job 1:1.

Kindly expatiate as i am ignorant?

Anti-Christian are you a RIGHTEOUS person? Kindly expatiate am ignorant.

Corrections:


Anti-Christian are you a RIGHTEOUS person? Kindly expatiate am ignorant.

This is not the questions I asked!
Or does holy spirit guide people to answer questions with another question?

Good morning .....Nigeria

AntiChristian:


This is not the questions I asked!
Or does holy spirit guide people to answer questions with another question?

You can ask JESUS CHRIST or the Bible whom you are against. You are assured you will get an answer.

Happy Sunday...

.... Happy Sunday...

SMH

It's just word play.

Just like magic and miracle.

Good day

AntiChristian:


Who tempted/Tested Job? Satan or God?

Who sent fireball to him in Job 1:16? Satan or God?

How was Job lured by his own desires when it was claimed that Job was righteous /blameless/shunned evil in Job 1:1.

Kindly expatiate as i am ignorant?

If you have read those passages from the bible, the answer should be clear that Satan did all of that.

Michael548:

If you have read those passages from the bible, the answer should be clear that Satan did all of that.

OP said otherwise!

AntiChristian:


OP said otherwise!

Op is saying God was not responsible for the calamity that befell Job.

Michael548:

Op is saying God was not responsible for the calamity that befell Job.

But God was directly responsible!

AntiChristian:


But God was directly responsible!

How

Michael548:

How

God sent the fire in Job 1:16.

AntiChristian:


God sent the fire in Job 1:16.

Was it God that said that or Job's servant?

Michael548:

Was it God that said that or Job's servant?

Yes, the servant said it. Or the servant lied that the fire came from heaven?

AntiChristian:


Yes, the servant said it. Or the servant lied that the fire came from heaven?

So did the servant see God doing that or he assumed it was God since he saw the fire coming from above?

Michael548:

So did the servant see God doing that or he assumed it was God since he saw the fire coming from above?

God bless you.

Corrections:



God bless you.

Baba has ran away from answering my question oo....lol

AntiChristian:


This is not the questions I asked!
Or does holy spirit guide people to answer questions with another question?

You're wasting your time with OP. That dude is a robot that doesn't think. He can't answer your question, only posts whatever his pastor tells him

What a wonderful day.

Michael548:

Op is saying God was not responsible for the calamity that befell Job.

Yahweh wasn't responsible? Did you read the part he gave Satan the permission? Or do you chrissies chronically suffer from Tunnel Vision?

What a wonderful day!!!!!!

WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY!!!

Happy Sunday!!!

gm

what a wonderful day!!!

what a wonderful day!!!...