Does God tempt? The contradiction states: James 1:13, “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.” Verses, Genesis 22:1, “And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham…” How could James say God … More James 1:13 verses Genesis 22:1