Thematic Bible: Not tempting the lord
Thematic Bible
Temptation » Not tempting the lord
We must not tempt the Lord [that is, test His patience, question His purpose or exploit His goodness], as some of them did—and they were killed by serpents.
“You shall not put the Lord your God to the test, as you tested Him at Massah.
Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, ‘You shall not test the Lord your God.’”