Matthew 15:18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: 20 These are the things which defile a man.
In most cases, when some people think that they’re being tempted, it is just the natural byproducts of a course of action taken by themselves, or others, and in some cases, the devil was going his merry way, in running his normal errands when folks stopped him and asked him to tempt us.
We do live in an evil world, with fellow fallen beings like ourselves and because of this the natural fallout could result in adversities and trials for the Christian and non-Christian alike, for none are exempt. Thus, it is just a fact of life that trials are a natural part of the package, and this all persons must be reconciled to.
However, when we speak of persons asking devils to tempt them, we’re referring directly to temptations that were unprovoked by the devil, but were rather the result of those inner cravings, as defined in our first passage. These cravings and latent tendencies must be understood for what they are, whether they are cultivated, inherited, or both.
Romans 7:16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!