I have been tempted by things that I know in my heart are wrong, but in the flesh would feel so fine. Is God testing my judgement?
2007-05-28 09:41:06 · 11 answers · asked by jason s 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ah, ok, other people have already said that God isn't tempting you/testing you. That's good.
Let me just add this: You don't know how good you are capable of being, until you're given the opportunity to be bad. I hope that makes sense. It's like a man who says he's faithful to his wife. He's never cheated on her. But if the only reason he's never cheated is because he's never had the chance, then he can't REALLY say he's faithful. It's only when he's had the opportunity and turned it down, then he can say, "I AM Faithful." Every chance to do wrong is also an opportunity to show your character. Hope that helps.
Peace to you.
2007-05-28 09:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by dreamed1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that God does not allow us to be tempted above what we are able to handle. That says to me that God does not tempt us. Most people say it's Satan that does the tempting, but either way, God will help you through any tough temptation if you allow Him to.
2007-05-28 09:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think God tests people with temptation. I think things just happen and you get tempted.
2007-05-28 09:46:24 · answer #3 · answered by Tina Goody-Two-Shoes 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God does not tempt anyone, however He does allow Satan to tempt you as shown in the Book of Job.
Additionally He allowed Satan to tempt Christ. (Matt 4-1)
2007-05-28 09:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by John 1:1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
James 1:13-14 - "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth He any man; BUT every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed."
2007-05-28 09:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Satan will tempt you, but God will test you.
Jesus Saves
2007-05-28 09:46:01 · answer #6 · answered by Brilliant 1forHIM 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No need for God to test. He knows the answer in our hearts.
2007-05-28 09:46:04 · answer #7 · answered by holyspiritinside 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God does NOT tempt anybody.
Cheers :-)
2007-05-28 09:44:10 · answer #8 · answered by chekeir 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
God does not tempt us. Our faith isn't what it should be that is all.
2007-05-28 09:47:20 · answer #9 · answered by Jane Marple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no satan does that
God allows some things though so we can learn
2007-05-28 09:44:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋