Temptation comes from within us. It is our own basic nature rejecting guidance and instruction from God. Temptation can also be also encouragement from others to do what is wrong.

When Jesus tells us to pray to God "Lead us not into temptation" (Matthew 6:13), this must imply that God does not want us to experience evil, unless it is to test us for our own good and to strengthen us. The apostle James explains: "When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed." (James 1:13-14).

James also says: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance…so that you may be mature and complete." (James 1:2-4).