312. Does God give us such opportunities in order that we may sin?
By no means; God, who is holy and loving, does not tempt any one to sin.
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.
313. Why then does God permit us to be tempted?
God permits us to be tempted in order to try us, and in order that it may be seen whether we have true faith, love, and patience.
Read Gen. 22:1–19.
314. Who, on the other hand, tempt us to sin?
The devil, the world, and our own flesh, tempt us to sin.
315. How does the devil tempt us?
The devil tempts us by putting evil thoughts into our minds.