James 1:13-14–"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."
It is a common misconception to think that it is God Himself who tempts us in order to 'test' us. To be sure, this is a perverse misunderstanding both of God's holiness and also of His character, too. God's holiness demands that He is absolutely pure, meaning that He cannot and would not taint Himself. Additionally, God's character is one of love, grace, mercy, and compassion. Because of His loving character He could not and would not tempt people out of His great love. We should never, not ever forget this truth, but we should let it stir and bind our hearts in adoration and exaltation of God!
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