Reference: TEMPT
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To make trial of, Lu 10:25, and usually to present inducements to sin. Satan is the great tempter, seeking thus most effectually to destroy men's souls, 1Ch 21:1; Job 1-2; Mt 4:1; 1Th 3:5. Men are also led into sin by their own evil inclinations and by other men, Jas 1:14-15. God, being holy and desirous of men's holiness, does not thus tempt them, Jas 1:13; but he makes trial of them, to prove, exercise, and establish their graces, Ge 22:1; Jas 1:2-3. Christ stands ready to support his people under any possible temptation, 1Co 10:13; Heb 2:18; 4:15; 2Pe 2:19. Yet they are not to rush into temptation unbidden, Lu 11:4. Men tempt God by presumptuously experimenting on his providence or his grace, or by distrusting him, 7/2/type/nsb'>Ex 17:2,7; Isa 7:12; Mt 4:7; Ac 5:9; 15:10. Sore afflictions are often called temptations or trials, as they are frequently the occasion of sin, Mt 6:13; Lu 8:13; 22:28; Jas 1:12; 1Pe 1:6-7.
Christ, at the outset of his public ministry, was violently assailed by the tempter, who thus displayed his effrontery and his blindness, hoping perhaps that the human soul of the Redeemer would be left unaided by his divinity, Mt 4. The temptations are to be understood as real transactions, and not as visions. The tempter was baffled, and left him for a season, to meet a like rebuff on every future assault, Lu 4:13; 22:53; Joh 14:30. The Savior triumphed, and paradise was regained.
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God tested Abraham. He said to him: Abraham! Abraham replied: Here I am.
So they complained to Moses about this: Give us water to drink! Moses said: Why do you complain to me? Why do you test Jehovah?
He called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the complaining of the children of Israel, and because they tested Jehovah, saying: Is Jehovah among us or not?
Satan wanted to bring trouble on the people of Israel. He made David decide to take a census.
But Ahaz said: I will not ask. I will not put Jehovah to the test.
God's Spirit led Jesus into the desert wilderness. There he was tested (tempted) by the Devil.
Again it is written, Jesus replied, 'you must not put Jehovah your God to the test.' (Deuteronomy 6:16)
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (the wicked one).' (Psalm 82:4) (Psalm 97:10) (Matthew 13:19) (John 17:15) (1 John 5:19)
When the devil had completed every temptation he departed from him for a season.
Those on the rock are those who receive the word with joy. These have no root. They believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.
A lawyer stood up to test him. He asked: Teacher what shall I do to inherit everlasting life?
Forgive us our sins. For we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And keep us from temptation.
You have continued with me in my temptations.
I was with you every day in the temple. Yet you did not lift a hand against me. This is your hour for this power of darkness.
I will speak no more with you. The prince of the world comes. He has no hold on me!
Then Peter said: How is it that you have agreed together to put Jehovah's Spirit to the test? Look, those who buried your husband are at the door to carry you out.
Why do you test God by placing a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, one that our fathers were not able to bear?
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. God is faithful and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your limits. He will make a way out, that you will be able to endure it.
Since he has suffered and was tested in every way; he is able to help those who are being tested.
We do not have a high priest who is not able to sympathize with our infirmities (weaknesses). He was tested in all things like ourselves. Yet he was without sin!
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials. Know that the testing of your faith produces patience (endurance).
The man who endures under trial is blessed. For when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him. Let no man say when he is tempted: God tempts me. God cannot be tempted with evil, and he tempts (entices) (tests) (trys) no one. read more. Each man is tempted when he is drawn away by his evil desire (lust). He is enticed (allured). Then evil desires, when conceived, give birth to sin: and the sin, when it is full grown, brings forth death.