Is Being Tempted a Sin? (What the Bible Really Says)

Why do Christians still struggle with temptation if God doesn’t tempt anyone? In this episode, Mark sits down with Pastors Josh Dupiche and Burt Miller to unpack what the Bible really says about temptation—where it comes from, why it’s not a sin to be tempted, and how to stand firm when it hits hard. They dig into James 1, the Lord’s Prayer (“lead us not into temptation”), Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, and Ephesians 2’s picture of the world, the flesh, and the devil as “agents of temptation.” Then they get practical with Ephesians 6 and the armor of God—truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the Word—as a real strategy for everyday battles. If you’ve ever wondered why certain sins feel constant, whether you’ll ever overcome them, or how to fight without just “white-knuckling it,” this conversation is for you.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to [email protected] The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Subscribe to our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ZQUeRbVEw1C8-1lRK9BYwPastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DEhttps://solidground.church/Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DEhttps://www.hopebfc.church/Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm ESThttps://www.wearethebridge.org/station/staff/mark-dickey/Intro Music thanks to Luca Francinihttps://www.youtube.com/@lucafrancinimusic