How can Satan tempt those who are on the straight path if Allah has promised to guide them?

The Quran presents a narrative where Satan declares his intention to lead believers astray, suggesting that even those who are supposedly guided can fall into temptation. However, this raises questions about the nature of guidance in Islam. In Christianity, guidance is not merely a directive but a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, who is the embodiment of truth and the way to salvation. The Bible emphasizes that true believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to resist temptation and remain steadfast in their faith. Therefore, while Satan may attempt to deceive, those who are genuinely in Christ are promised victory over sin and temptation. This distinction highlights the difference between a transactional understanding of guidance in Islam and a relational understanding in Christianity.