The term "induced" refers to the act of leading or moving someone to a particular action or state, often through persuasion or influence. In the context of the Bible, the concept of being induced can be seen in various narratives where individuals or groups are persuaded to act, either in accordance with God's will or contrary to it.

Old Testament Examples

1. Eve and the Serpent: One of the earliest examples of being induced is found in the account of Eve in the Garden of Eden. The serpent, described as more cunning than any beast of the field, induces Eve to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil by questioning God's command and promising that she would not die but be like God, knowing good and evil (Genesis 3:1-5).

2. The Israelites and Idolatry: Throughout the Old Testament, the Israelites are often induced to turn away from God and worship idols. For instance, during the time of the judges, the Israelites repeatedly fall into idolatry, influenced by the surrounding nations (Judges 2:11-13).

3. Rehoboam's Folly: King Rehoboam, Solomon's son, is induced by the counsel of the young men he grew up with to increase the burdens on the people of Israel, leading to the division of the kingdom (1 Kings 12:8-14).

New Testament Examples

1. Peter's Denial: In the New Testament, Peter is induced by fear and the pressure of the surrounding crowd to deny Jesus three times, despite his earlier declaration of unwavering loyalty (Matthew 26:69-75).

2. Judas Iscariot: Judas is induced by Satan to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. The Gospel of John notes that "Satan entered into him" (John 13:27), highlighting the spiritual influence that led to his betrayal.

3. The Galatians and False Teachings: The Apostle Paul addresses the Galatians, who have been induced by false teachers to turn to a different gospel. Paul admonishes them for being so quickly led astray from the truth of the Gospel of Christ (Galatians 1:6-7).

Theological Implications

The concept of being induced in the Bible often carries a moral and spiritual dimension. It highlights the susceptibility of human beings to external influences and the importance of discernment and steadfastness in faith. The Bible warns against being led astray by false teachings, worldly desires, or the deceit of others, emphasizing the need for reliance on God's Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Moral and Ethical Considerations

From a moral and ethical standpoint, the Bible encourages believers to be vigilant and discerning, to test the spirits, and to hold fast to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21). The narratives of those who were induced to sin serve as cautionary tales, urging believers to seek wisdom and understanding from God to resist negative influences.

Conclusion

While the Bible provides numerous examples of individuals being induced to act against God's will, it also offers guidance on how to remain faithful and obedient. Through prayer, study of Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit, believers are equipped to discern truth from falsehood and to stand firm in their faith.(imp. & p. p.) of Induce.5260. hupoballo -- to throw or put under
... Word Origin from hupo and ballo Definition to throw or put under NASB Word
Usage secretly induced (1). secretly instigate, suborn. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5260.htm - 6k5090. nahag -- to drive, conduct
... drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), ie Lead, carry away; reflexively,
to proceed (ie Impel or guide oneself); also (from the panting induced by effort ...
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5496. suth -- to incite, allure, instigate
... root Definition to incite, allure, instigate NASB Word Usage diverted (1), entice
(2), enticed (1), incited (3), inciting (1), induced (1), mislead (2 ...
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Whether the Old Law Should have Induced Men to the Observance of ...
... Whether the Old Law should have induced men to the observance of its precepts,
by means of temporal promises and threats? Objection ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the old law should 2.htm

Pudentianus of Cuiculi Said: "My Recent Ordination to the ...
... Book VII. Chapter 35. " 68. Pudentianus of Cuiculi said: "My recent
ordination to the episcopate induced me? "68. Pudentianus ...
/.../chapter 35 68 pudentianus.htm

A Series of Letters In Defence of Divine Revelation
... Controversy are thought necessary in order to inform the reader how it was first
introduced, the motives which led to it, and those which induced to its being ...
/.../ballou/a series of letters in defence of divine revelation/title page.htm

Of a Scruple Concerning a Soul's Vocation to a Religious Life. ...
... Sec. Sec. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Of several grounds and motives by which souls
may be induced to undertake a religious state. Sec. Sec. ...
/.../chapter xii of a scruple.htm

And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the thousands ...
... What could have induced the prophet thus strongly to point out this circumstance,
had it not been that he considered Bethlehem as the type of the Jewish people ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/chap v 1.htm

Black and Wesley.
... were secured for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, and William Black who had gone to
the Conference, for the purpose of meeting Dr. Coke, was induced at the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclean/william black/v black and wesley.htm

Theological Controversies and Studies
... consequences for the university and the country, Cardinal Granvelle, believing that
the absence of the two professors might lead to peace, induced both to ...
/.../chapter vi theological controversies and.htm

Contradiction Between Our Life and Our Christian Conscience.
... which Embitter Existence and Must Result in its Transformation"The Contradictions
of our Life" The Economic Contradiction and the Suffering Induced by it ...
/.../the kingdom of god is within you/chapter v contradiction between our.htm

Paul Before the Council.
... He begins by assigning the reason, which had induced him, who was once zealous for
the law, and a persecutor of Christianity, to become its friend and advocate ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xxvi paul before the.htm

The Grave in a Garden
... have been such a thought in his mind, for all men in high excitement love and seize
symbols, and I can scarcely doubt that the reason which induced Joseph to ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/the grave in a garden.htm

Induced (3 Occurrences)
...Induced (3 Occurrences). ... (WEY). Acts 6:11 Then they secretly induced men to say,
"We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God." (WEB NAS). ...
/i/induced.htm - 7k

Induce (1 Occurrence)
... persuasion or influence. 4. (vt) To bring on; to effect; to cause; as,
a fever induced by fatigue or exposure. 5. (vt) To produce ...
/i/induce.htm - 7k

Drusilla (1 Occurrence)
... 23). Felix, the Roman procurator of Judea, induced her to leave her husband,
Azizus, the king of Emesa, and become his wife. She ...
/d/drusilla.htm - 9k

Ptolemy
... was most probably in this year (312) that Ptolemy captured Jerusalem on a Sabbath
day (Josephus, Ant, XII, i, 1), and by force or persuasion induced many Jews ...
/p/ptolemy.htm - 17k

Herodias (7 Occurrences)
... At Herod's birthday feast, Herodias induced her daughter Salome, whose dancing had
so charmed the tetrarch, to ask as her reward the head of John the Baptist ...
/h/herodias.htm - 12k

Iscariot (11 Occurrences)
... Cel., ii.12); and the difficulty of finding any proper solution has proved so great
that some have been induced to regard Judas as merely a personification of ...
/i/iscariot.htm - 25k

Judas (42 Occurrences)
... Cel., ii.12); and the difficulty of finding any proper solution has proved so great
that some have been induced to regard Judas as merely a personification of ...
/j/judas.htm - 45k

Jeremiah (141 Occurrences)
... The rumour of the approach of the Egyptians to aid the Jews in this crisis induced
the Chaldeans to withdraw and return to their own land. ...
/j/jeremiah.htm - 75k

Love (703 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands
admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderness ...
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Liberty (32 Occurrences)
... of the formal power of choice, but in deliverance from the darkening of the mind,
the tyranny of sinful lusts and the enthrallment of the will, induced by a ...
/l/liberty.htm - 20k

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