Nothing is added and nothing is taken away. His Word is eternal and in His Word it is written that He knew us before the foundation of the world. He has always known us and will never leave us. It is God that loves us. A test might be made by outward or inward appeal.
Temptation comes from without or within.
Being tempted is not sin. We might have adversity, affliction, or troubles of many kinds. At first it may not seem a place for victory but we will see a different way to look at trouble. Some things might not be understood by us now. God's way is mysterious.