ORIGINAL SIN · FREE WILL
God Does Not Tempt Anyone
The Tension
When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.
Analysis
Temptation originates from individual desires, not from an inherited sin nature.
Perspectives
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Temptation arises due to the sinful nature inherited from Adam; hence, Original Sin explains why humans are prone to sin.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
Temptation comes from one's own desires, not an inherited sinful nature, opposing the concept of Original Sin.
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God Does Not Tempt Anyone