CG #2
James 1:12-15
Temptation doesn't come from God, but everything good does. Cling to those truths to endure the trials and win the prize.
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Published September 25th, 2021
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Main point summary
Since God has promised to bless those who endure trials faithfully, Christians can be clear-eyed and certain of two things (no matter what the world says): God doesn't tempt us to sin & God will give us what we need to grow into who he has called us to be.
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James 1:12-18
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u Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,
for when he has stood the test
he will receive v the crown of life,
w which God has promised to those who love him.
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Let no one say
when he is tempted,
“I am being tempted by God,”
for God cannot be tempted with evil,
and he himself tempts no one.
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But each person is tempted
when he is lured
and enticed
by his own desire.
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Then desire x when it has conceived
gives birth to sin,
and y sin when it is fully grown
brings forth death.
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Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
z Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,
coming down from a the Father of lights
b with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. 1
c Of his own will
he d brought us forth
by the word of truth,
e that we should be a kind of f firstfruits of his creatures.
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