Temptation in itself is not a sin, yielding to the temptation, however, is where the sin is enacted. We do not pray for forgiveness for being tempted, but we pray, not to be led into temptation.
. . . Lead us not into temptation.
Matthew 6:13
B. W. Johnson said:
The thought is that God may preserve us from temptations that might lead us astray. No man can pray these words who does not try to keep out of temptation.
For more, check the Bulletinfor the reading of August 3, 2018
Reading this reminds me of 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
(9) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed
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Good you're back, welcome back PSW
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Temptation in itself is not a sin, yielding to the temptation, however, is where the sin is enacted. We do not pray for forgiveness for being tempted, but we pray, not to be led into temptation.
. . . Lead us not into temptation.
Matthew 6:13
B. W. Johnson said:
The thought is that God may preserve us from temptations that might lead us astray. No man can pray these words who does not try to keep out of temptation.
For more, check the Bulletin for the reading of August 3, 2018