Does God Lead Us into Temptation? The Surprising Connection Between Temptation and Forgiveness

Does God ever lead us toward sin? When we pray, "Lead us not into temptation," the words can sound as though we are asking God not to tempt us—but Scripture tells us clearly that God tempts no one.

In this episode, Cyndi explains what this often-misunderstood petition of the Our Father actually means, the important difference between being tested and being tempted, and why temptation itself is not the same as consenting to sin.

She also uncovers a beautiful connection hidden in the order of the Lord's Prayer: in "forgive us our trespasses," we ask for mercy after we have fallen; in "lead us not into temptation," we ask for grace when temptation comes, before we fall again.

The Our Father is more than a prayer to memorize. It is the loving guidance of a Father who knows exactly what his children need to remain close to him and grow in holiness.