Testings are different from temptations in that Satan tempts to bring out the evil, but God tests to bring out the good. Satan tempts in order to destroy; God tests to prove our sincerity and increase our strength. Satan attacks when we are unsuspecting and unprepared; God never tests without providing a way of escape so that we may be able to bear all he permits (1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Peter 2:9). TEMPTATION ITSELF IS NOT NECESSARILY SIN When we are tempted it is a considerable encouragement to
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