Every good act of giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Truth to Learn God cannot be the source of our temptation because He only gives what is good. Behind the Words...
James 1:16 – Perfect Love
Do not be led astray, my beloved brethren. Truth to Learn Seek the truth and do not let yourself be led astray, because God loves you with a perfect love. Behind the Words The word translated “be led astray” is a form of planaō which means “to cause to roam...
James 1:15 – Death’s Birth
Then, desire having conceived, gives birth to sin; and sin, having been completed, brings forth death. Truth to Learn Though we think of birth as the beginning of life, our unrestrained lusts produce a birth which results in death. Behind the Words The word translated “conceived” is a form of...
James 1:14 – Temptation’s Source
But each one is tempted by his own desires, being drawn away and enticed by them. Truth to Learn We may want to blame someone or something else for our sinfulness, but each of us is to blame for our own sin. Behind the Words James tells us that each...
James 1:14 – Temptation’s Source
But each one is tempted by his own desires, being drawn away and enticed by them. Truth to Learn We may want to blame someone or something else for our sinfulness, but each of us is to blame for our own sin. Behind the Words James tells us that each...
James 1:13 – Not From God
Let no one being tempted say, "I am tempted from God"; for God is not tempted by evil, and He Himself tempts no one. Truth to Learn God is not the source of our temptation. When it does come, He wants us to grow in faith. And, even when we...
James 1:12 – Crowning Reward
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for having been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Truth to Learn Patiently enduring the trials of our lives will result in eternal rewards of far greater value than all of...
James 1:11 – Disappearing Riches
For the sun rose with a burning heat and the garden withered; its flower fell, and the beauty of its appearance completely perished. So the rich man also will be extinguished in his journeys. Truth to Learn This life and our possessions are only temporary. Do not be lifted up...
James 1:10 – Humble Wealth
but the rich one in his humbling, because like a flower of the garden he will pass away. Truth to Learn Riches cause pride and harm our relationship with God. Some day we will pass away and have to give an accounting to God. Behind the Words The word translated...
James 1:9 – Humble Exaltation
Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, Truth to Learn Being poor and unimportant is humbling. As a Christian, you have been elevated to the position of a child of God. God’s children are neither unimportant or poor. Behind the Words The word translated “humble” is the word tapeinos...