

James trial#
In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.ġ2Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.ġ3When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone ġ4but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.ġ5Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.ġ6Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.ġ7Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.ġ8He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.ġ9My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,Ģ0because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.Ģ1Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.Ģ2Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 10:22 which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations:ĢConsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,ģbecause you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.ĤLet perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.ĥIf any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.ĦBut when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.ħThat person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.ĨSuch a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.ĩBelievers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.ġ0But the rich should take pride in their humiliation-since they will pass away like a wild flower.ġ1For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. 3:14 4:14) Blessed is the man who endures temptation for when he has been approved, he will receive (1 Cor. 1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
