Testing and Tempting

Today i read a bit in Exodus where it said that God tested Israel whilst they were in the desert.

This made my mind jump to James 2, where it says that God doesn't tempt believers.

God tests His people and this is a positive thing. It refines their faith, gives an opportunity for obedience and strengthens their belief.

Satan, on the other hand, tempts Christians into drawing away from God into sin and weakening their faith.

I think there's a significant difference in the two terms which we don't always acknowledge or recognise when the two unfold in our lives.