TEMPTED

April 20-Start Your Day Right Devotion

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

​TEMPTED

​There is a significant difference between trials (James 1:2; James 1:4) and temptations (James 1:13-15).

1. Trials typically result from outside sources beyond our control and are something to be endured with faith. In fact, trials test our faith and develop perseverance and maturity. By relying on God to help us through trials, we will grow spiritually, develop character and will finally receive “the crown of life” (James 1:12).
2. In contrast, temptations often stem from inner moral struggles involving ungodly desires and are something to be resisted. Satan uses temptation to stir up evil desires within us and encourage us to defy God. If temptations are not resisted, the end result is spiritual “death” (James 1:14-15) and separation from God.
3. God is not the source of temptation; temptation comes from Satan and our own ungodly desires. God is the source of that which is good (James 1:17-18). No person who sins can escape guilt by trying to blame God. Though God may test us and allow us to go through trials in order to strengthen our faith, it is never with the intent of leading or tempting us to sin. God’s nature and holiness mean that there is nothing in His character to which sin can appeal, which means that He cannot be a source of temptation.  

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