The context of James 1:13 proclaiming that God tempts no one, and the petition in the model prayer "do not lead us into temptation" (Matthew 6:13) seem to be contradictory. Tests and trials are not synonyms for a temptation, which is actually a satanic, worldly, or carnal pull away from God's law or a choice of righteousness leading to life (Deuteronomy 30:19). A major part of the rigorous sanctification process consists of tests and trials to determine loyalty to His law as exemplified by the command to gather a double portion of manna on the sixth day to determine the loyalty to the Sabbath commandment (Exodus 16:4-5). It is solely God's prerogative to test and to prove, while Satan's function is to tempt, to trip up, and to destroy. God, first having taken a firm measurement of Job's resolve and steadfastness, allowed Satan to try to tempt Job and also allowed Satan to attempt to entice Jesus Christ away from clinging to God's law and word. Similarly, God allows trials and tests to come to His chosen ones to see where their loyalties lie. Tests are designed for people who have matured in the faith to prove their loyalty. We have been given a thorough portfolio describing the mistakes of our forebears (I Corinthians 10:6-13), as a warning not to repeat their mistakes. Tests and trials are meant to be a benefit. God desires that all of His people succeed; Satan ardently desires God's people to fail. Like our original Mom and Dad, we are offered the fruit of the tree of life (available through the gift of the Holy Spirit) or the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (the addictive pulls of Satan, the world, and our own carnal flesh). We must fervidly choose life (Deuteronomy 30:19-20), growing in godly character, mirroring Jesus Christ.