1st Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.
When an earnest seeker for truth asks us questions, we may respond in the positive by bringing to bear those passages of scripture that would shed light on the topic in question. But for us to enter into debate just for argument’s sake would accomplish nothing, for not a single soul was ever saved by argument.
However, from time to time, as we grow in grace it becomes necessary for our faith to be tested. In the case of Jesus, it was to gain the victory in behalf of man, why the wilderness experience was necessary. In Job’s case it was to clear up grave misconceptions and insinuations put forth by satan, and also for Job to grow.
In our case it may be to certify our decision to go all the way in obeying Christ through deliberate choice because anyone who enters into a relationship with The Lord must do so willingly, not being pressured or coerced to serve Him. But whatever may be the case, let it always be said that if we are tempted, it was The Spirit who led us.
Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!