D&C 29
There was a common phrase made popular years ago by Flip Wilson - "the devil made me do it." In modern revelation we learn some of the limits of his power or ability to tempt. In this revelation we learn -
"...that little children are redeemed from the foundation of the world through mine Only Begotten;
47 Wherefore, they cannot sin, for power is not given unto Satan to tempt little children, until they begin to become accountable before me..." (Doctrine and Covenants Section 29:46 - 47)
That is Satan cannot tempt little children. We know that little children become accountable around eight years of age -
"For all men must repent and be baptized, and not only men, but women, and children who have arrived at the years of accountability." (Doctrine and Covenants Section 18:42)
And -
"...children shall be baptized for the remission of their sins when eight years old, and receive the laying on of the hands." (Doctrine and Covenants Section 68:27)
We also know that Satan cannot know our thoughts for there is -
"...none else save God that knowest thy thoughts and the intents of thy heart." (Doctrine and Covenants Section 6:16)
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