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NASB | Matthew 6:13 'And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.]' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:13 'And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.]' [Luke 11:2-4] |
Bible Question:
Am I understanding this correctly in your opinion? Read James 1:13 James 1:13 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 KJV Now read Matthew 6:13 Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. KJV Okay, in James 1:13 it's obvious what the scripture says. "God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man" In Matthew 6:13 it says "lead us not into temptation" Now, from my understanding this is how I see this. God does not tempt man period according to James 1:13 and we can take the word "lead" in Matthew 6:13 literally. For example, He may "lead" us or as we say a lot now days, "allow us" to be tempted but he does not tempt us. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks and may God bless you! |
Bible Answer: I agree with your observation as you progressed. Allow me to note that the verse does NOT say do not tempt us(now that would be a contradiction of James) but do not lead(guide) us into temptation, but rather to deliver us. If I am not misgiven I believe that this is a plea for God to make our will or nature(fallen, given to evil ungodly pursuits) to follow His will which is perfectly in step with God and in so doing we are delivered from the evil one or our own evil. It was a perplexing statement for me as well but as I have studied and allowed the Spirit to direct my mind it has cleared up a lot of my former questions. God bless your inquiring mind with His peace, fedexguy |