1. And Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Hebrew 4:4-16

2. And lead us not into temptation.
What does this mean?
God tempts no one. We pray in this petition that God would guard and keep us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful nature may not deceive us or mislead us into false belief, despair, and other great shame and vice. Although we are attacked by these things, we pray that we may finally overcome them and win the victory.

3. God tempts no one.
“Let no one say when he is tempted, “ I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.”
James 1:13-14

4. And Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Hebrew 4:4-16

5. “Many gradually drift away from the Christian faith until their faith withers and dies. How do you think it happens that people drift away from Christ without even realizing it?”

6. And Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Hebrew 4:4-16

7. “Be sober minded and alert; be watchful
“Be sober minded and alert; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.” Peter 5:8-9

8. “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.”
1 Corinthians 10:12
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.”
Hebrews 4:15

9. And Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Hebrew 4:4-16

10. “God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10:13

11. The escape is…
- The Word of God
- Baptism
- Communion
- Prayer
- Jesus