"Lead us not into temptation" - ?????

Question

I've heard the Lord's Prayer all of my life, and just repeated it because I was taught (as a young child) to do so. It never occurred to me until recently ... just what does this phrase mean? Why are we asking GOD not to lead us into temptation? I'm truly not mocking the scriptures, I just want to know the intent behind this particular part of the prayer. Thanks.

Answer 1

The next line is "but deliver us from evil". (or something close).
My best guess, is that it would have something to do with praying for the ability to avoid fear or negativity?

Answer 2

Temptation is a part of life. There are so many quick fixes out their in the world. It does not matter your station in life, or your principles, loves and charities, because your vulnerabilities will lead you into temptation and guilt. It is part of life until we learn how to learn without tempting the devil so the speak.
Until we learn to live without tasting every bad idea or experience, but we are a long ways from there yet.
And the anchor is that we are tied to each other. It is not exclusively about individuals. It is also about groups and tribes and religions and secret societies. And of course, the blood bonds that they swear too.
Eventually, we all have to risk total loss. You can look at it as Giving yourself to God, or trusting when it is not obvious that you can trust another. We must all go before the the finally drum roll.
It is the courage of the warrior, the innocence of the baby, the honesty of true love, the dedication of a parent and the sacrifice that must be given by everyone to the greater good.
But, we will see the morning before the first light. Faith is knowing. Faith is knowing without proof. That strange emptiness is failing to have faith.
Faith is knowing that we will all make it.

Answer 3

learn intently approximately 'temptation' (precis): NKJV Matthew 6 <--- contrasts existence and death ---> playstation 40 8 13 and don't lead us into temptation, yet furnish us from the evil one. For Yours is the dominion and the capacity and the honor continuously. Amen. Luke 4 13 Now while the devil had ended each temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time. James a million 12 Blessed is the guy who endures temptation; for while he has been authorized, he will receive the crown of existence which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Matthew 26 <--- contrasts Deliverance and Judgment ---> playstation 40 8 40-one Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit certainly is keen, however the flesh is vulnerable." Luke 8 13 yet those on the rock are people who, while they hear, receive the notice with exhilaration; and those have no root, who have self belief for a whilst and in time of temptation fall away. a million Timothy 6 9 yet people who desire to be prosperous fall into temptation and a snare, and into many silly and unsafe lusts which drown adult men in destruction and perdition. 2 Peter 2 9 then the Lord is familiar with of a thank you to furnish the godly out of temptations and to order the unjust below punishment for the day of judgment,

Answer 4

If we read the Old Testament without trying to fit everything into Sunday school, we know that God can indeed lead us into temptation, or at least agree for temptation to happen. I don't think this is an awful thing, the idea that God has to be a fluffy being of mercy or an objective always fair punisher of sin is comforting, but not particularly true ;)

Answer 5

We are only human and easy side tracked to do wrong because of temptation. Some people are tempted to steal because they want something so bad, but can't afford it. Some have problems with sex. It is believed we are tempted by the devil just as Adam and Eve were. The Lord's Prayer is said in hopes that he can help us overcome our temptations.

Answer 6

Read the Old Testament. Jehovah, the god of the OT, is not exactly what you would call an all good or all loving deity. He is often portrayed as leading people astray, sending lying spirits, blinding people to the truth, or just being generally deceptive. According to the OT, Satan is actually an angel of Jehovah and works for him, not against him. Satan means adversary, but Satan is not the adversary of Jehovah, he is the adversary of man. He is simply following the orders of Jehovah to lead men into temptation.

Answer 7

"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.."

It is basically asking God to help us stear clear of the things that we know will tempt us and bring us down. For example, if a person has alcoholic tendancies, it would be the same concept of a person asking God to allow them to deny themselves of alcohol, because they know the consequences if they give into temptation. Obviously, that is only an example. The prayer is, in fact, unspecific and open-ended to every person's personal struggles.

Answer 8

God, would never lead His loved creation into temptation, but rather defends and keeps everyone from any suggestions of discord or distress. All temptation is just believing there is another creation, mind or existence except God. But reaffirming that His kingdom has come, and that His will is being done, obliterates the belief that there is another power at work.

Answer 9

I think what Jesus was telling us to pray for is talked alot on here from another perspective. There have been quite a few questions asked about when the bible says that God hardened Pharoah's heart. It's saying that God gave Pharoah room to repent, and the more room he gave him the harder his heart got. This proverb seems to be coming at the same concept from a different direction and reminds me of how easy it is to be hardened by our own sin and lusts etc. Proverbs 30:8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: When we pray that God not lead us into temptation that may be what Jesus is telling us to pray for. If God gives us neither too much nor too little then we won't be tempted to inordinate desire, lust, and sin. This is just my thinking. I hope I'm not out of line.

Answer 10

Does God purposefully do bad things to us just to make us stronger? No, but I believe He may "Job" us at times, that is removing His restraining hand of grace, His "hedge of protection" and allow Satan to harm us because He know that "all things work for good for those who love Him."
In effect, by praying, we are asking God NOT to remove His protection. I think the most important part of the the Lord's Prayer is "Your will be done." In all things we must trust the Lord's will, not our own. Good question, thanks. God bless!

Answer 11

That's okay it's a good question. The meaning is that God would do the opposite, that His leading wouldn't be into temptation, but it will be what the next phrase says....to deliver us from evil.