Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Lead Us Not into Temptation
Apr 26, 2024
Delving into the final petition of the Lord's Prayer, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on seeking protection from temptation and relying on God to conquer fear. He explores Jesus' victorious journey through temptation, emphasizing the power of prayer in seeking deliverance from sin and the evil one.
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Temptation Means Test Or Solicitation
- The petition asks to be kept from both trials and enticements to sin, since the Greek word can mean test or solicitation.
- Sinclair Ferguson links asking for deliverance to Psalm 23's promise of God's presence in dark valleys.
When Desire Meets Opportunity
- Temptation arises when desire meets opportunity, creating special danger that requires prayer for deliverance.
- Ferguson emphasizes we ask God to protect us from the strategies of the evil one in such moments.
God Tests But Does Not Tempt
- God tests but does not solicit us to sin; James 1:13 clarifies God never tempts us to evil.
- Ferguson highlights the puzzle of Jesus being led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted.