God does not lead us into sin or tempt us with evil intent. Instead, He tests us through spiritual gifts, providing every good and perfect gift to enable us to meet and overcome the challenges of sin. Every good gift, including life itself, is given for the purpose of empowering us to do His will, so that we might be the firstfruits in His Kingdom. He always plays fair, never placing us in situations beyond our capacity, and ensures we have what we need to fulfill our responsibilities. Through His Spirit, He equips us before the need arises, preparing us to face trials and tribulations with the strength to endure and overcome.

God does not tempt anyone with evil, as James clearly states. While He tests His people to refine their character and know their hearts, His purpose is always for their growth and benefit. These tests, seen in the experiences of Job, Abraham, and the Israelites, are designed to strengthen faith and obedience, as when God instructed the Israelites on gathering manna to see if they would walk in His law. In contrast, temptation aimed at leading to sin and failure comes not from God but from the tempter, satan, whose goal is to cause one to fall and miss the mark, as evident in his attempts with Jesus in the wilderness. God may allow such temptations, as He did with Job and Jesus, but He provides a way out, ensuring that His desire is for success and growth, not failure. Unlike satan's destructive intentions, God's trials are given in love, with the ultimate aim that His people overcome and grow in the image of their Savior.

God does not tempt us, though He does test us to ensure His place in our lives. As seen in the account of Abraham and Isaac, God tested Abraham by commanding him to offer his only son, whom he loved, as a burnt offering. This test was not a temptation but a measure of Abraham's obedience and prioritization of God above all else. God's plan for each of us requires that He be first in our hearts, and through such tests, He confirms our loyalty and faith. In Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, God saw that He held the foremost place in Abraham's life, affirming that no other gods competed for his devotion. Thus, while God tests us to strengthen our commitment, He never tempts us to stray from His path.