Why then does God permit us to be tempted?

Luther's Small Catechism

Why then does God permit us to be tempted?

Lord's Prayer
Question 324
Luther's Small Catechism
Luther's Small Catechism

Luther's Small Catechism

Why then does God permit us to be tempted?

Lord's Prayer
Question 324

Question

Why then does God permit us to be tempted?

Answer

God permits us to be tempted in order to test and strengthen our faith, to teach us to watch and pray, and to make us more humble and dependent on Him.

Proof References

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