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4 Complex Bible "Contradictions" in David’s Census of Israel

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Exploring Temptation and Desire in Biblical Narratives

This chapter explores the complexities of King David's temptation in light of biblical texts, particularly the tension between the accounts in Samuel and Chronicles and the assertion in James that God does not tempt. It clarifies that while God permits testing, it is human pride that gives rise to sinful desires, underscoring the distinction between external temptations and internal motivations.

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