Is God the author of sin? Does God want people to sin?

Chuck Smith drew the line James draws: God tests, but "God doesn't tempt us or solicit us to evil." The text is flat: "God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man" (James 1:13). Read Chuck on James 1:13 in the reader. Chuck Smith commentary used by permission of The Word For Today.

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