Temptation in itself is not a sin, yielding to the temptation, however, is where the sin is enacted. We do not pray for forgiveness for being tempted, but we pray, not to be led into temptation.

. . . Lead us not into temptation.

Matthew 6:13

B. W. Johnson said:

The thought is that God may preserve us from temptations that might lead us astray. No man can pray these words who does not try to keep out of temptation.

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Thanks, good to have your easy to understand approach back again ☺

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Good you're back, welcome back PSW

Reading this reminds me of 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

(9) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed