The same Greek word can be translated “temptation” and “test.” They are a world apart and context determines which translation to use. Satan is the one who tempts us to sin. God is the one who tests us to righteousness. Satan wants to destroy us. He wants to weaken our faith. He wants us to spiritually fail. On the other hand, our Lord is forever testing us. His goal though tests, often in the form of trials, is to make us spiritually stronger, refine our character and increase our faith. Part of the test at times is overcoming the temptation. It is the Lord in His sovereignty who sends test. “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Mt. 4:1). However, it is during these tests that Satan finds His greatest opportunity to tempt us. So when the heat in life is turned up, will we trust God and walk by faith in His commandments or will we listen to the “father of lies” and sin? The prayer here is that the Lord will help us pursue righteous actions as we emerge from the test spiritually victorious.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Snacks, Spicy, Hot	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

		Peanuts
		Chili powder
		Paprika
1	ds	Red pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To each cup of raw peanuts, add small amount of chili powder, about 1/4
teaspoon, a smaller amount of paprika, and a dash of red pepper. Stir
gently and increase chili powder to taste as the peanuts warm.
2. Spread out on a cookie sheet and bake in 300'F. oven until heated.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/kids.zip

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