1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.

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… 15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 16 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father …

14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives …

James warns us to stop being deceived into believing in a god of our own imagination instead of the God that has been revealed in Scripture.

1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing …

What does James 1:16 mean? What temptations do Christians face when trials come into our lives? James has identified one temptation in the previous verses: to blame God. We want to …

1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. …

12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is …

James 1:16 In-Context 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when …