Terry wrote: > James 1:13-14 > Let no man say when he is tempted, "I am tempted > by God", for God cannot be tempted by evil nor > does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is > tempted when drawn away by his own desires > and enticed. > The desire of God, the Son, was to do the will of > God the Father. It was impossible to tempt him > to do evil because there was no evil desire in His > flesh.
This passage in James refers to Father God in heaven, not to the man Christ Jesus. When a man is tempted, he is drawn away of his own lust. This is exactly how Jesus was tempted, which is why we must accept that he was a man of flesh just like you and me, yet he never sinned. God the father has never been tempted, but the man Christ Jesus has been tempted, and he has been victorious in that temptation. Hebrews 2:17-18 (17) Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. (18) For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
