In James 1:12-16, the passage highlights the blessedness of those who endure trials, emphasizing the eventual reward of eternal life promised to those who remain steadfast in their faith. It warns against attributing temptation to God, affirming that temptation arises from one’s own desires rather than divine influence. The progression from desire to sin to death underscores the seriousness of succumbing to temptation, urging believers not to be deceived but to remain vigilant in their faith.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 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. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
0:00 – Introduction
1:50 – Teaching on James is tougher than it would appear on the forefront.
3:34 – God can’t be tempted with evil?
6:37 – Temptation, tested, peirasmos?
9:33 – Why am I doing this word study?
11:13 – Trial versus being tempted to sin?
14:54 – What does peirasmos lead to in both cases?
15:30 – First—the positive view of peirasmos.
21:46 – Second—the negative sense of the word.
22:42 – Is the desire for sex a bad desire?
29:53 – Notice “fully grown” in verse 15.
31:35 – Let us combine together the positive and the negative views of this word being used.
37:18 – A list of the ways we blame God for our sin.
46:31 – We must be steadfast!
47:22 – Are you unmerciful?
59:24 – Not purposely sinning in a day?
1:01:40 – Closing prayer.
