Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 6:13–Does God Tempt Us? Busting Bible Myths with Football Analogies
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Podcast
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Show Notes
Join host Lance Smith as he delves into the complex question of whether God tempts us, weaving together football analogies and scriptural insights for a lively discussion. Discover how the Bible differentiates between testing and tempting, offering clarity on passages that seem to clash, like James 1:13 and Genesis 22:1. This episode explores the role of trials in our faith journey, emphasizing God's guidance and the importance of understanding context in Scripture. Tune in for a deep yet accessible dive into biblical mysteries, with references to trusted sources like GotQuestions.org and the C.S. Lewis Institute.
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- https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/tempted_by_god.html (The Skeptics Annotated Bible)
- https://www.bibleref.com/James/1/James-1-13.html
- https://www.gotquestions.org/God-tempt-us-to-sin.html
- https://www.gotquestions.org/lead-us-not-into-temptation.html
- https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/how-does-the-bible-guide-us-when-we-face-temptation.html
- https://www.bibleref.com/Matthew/6/Matthew-6-13.html
- https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/temptation-and-testing/