James 1:13-18 True Faith Endures Temptation

We have just seen that God tests our faith through trials. Understanding full well what we are to do and how we are to respond. Encouraged to know that the one who perseveres through the trial is approved, blessed, and receives the crown of life! Now the ball is in our court, we can either […]

James 1:13 Tempted: Don’t Blame God

Do I blame God when tempted? Yesterday We began LOOKING at James 1:13-16, seeing that our next test of faith has to do with temptations. Today We will unpack this paragraph, taking small bites, 1st digesting Truth about God. Open GODcha to the Book of James. Work in Split View > NOTE: If you don’t have GODcha Get It > […]

James 1:14 Tempted: Enticed By Our Own Lust

What lustful desires are drawing me away from Jesus?  Yesterday Our focus was on God – His nature and what He is. Today In contrast, our focus will be on ‘each one of us’ — when we are tempted! Open GODcha to the Book of James. Work in Split View > NOTE: If you don’t have GODcha Get It > Or, you […]

James 1:14 Tempted: Resist – Part 1

Am I able to resist temptation? Yesterday We LEARNED each one of us is tempted by ‘our own’ lust: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and/or the pride of life. Today Let’s understand ‘how’ to resist those fleshly desires that tempt us. Open GODcha to the Book of James. Work in Split View […]

James 1:14 Tempted: Resist – Part 2

  How do I resist temptation? Yesterday Our focus was on ‘how’ each one of us is tempted. Today Let’s scope out ‘how‘ we resist temptation. Open GODcha to the Book of James. Work in Split View > NOTE: If you don’t have GODcha Get It > Or, you can use your hardbound Bibles and follow along. You can print off […]

James 1:15-16 Don’t Be Deceived: Lust Conceived=Sin Death

When have I been carried away by my own lusts?  Yesterday We focused in on lust, the source of our temptations. Can you explain when and how we are tempted? Today We will LOOK at v13-16, specifically v15, regarding sin and death to see the progression that takes place. Open GODcha to the Book of James. Work in […]