As I see it, this is not about God wanting to tempt us. This is rather a petition asking God to protect us from situations or spiritual tests that would lead us to sin and overwhelm our faith. It doesn’t mean God is blamed for tempting people (Scripture confirms that God does not tempt anyone — James 1:13). Rather, the prayer asks: That God would keep us from being placed in occasions of temptation or overwhelming trial; (1 Corinthians 10:13) — God provides a way out, so temptation won’t be overwhelming.
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