James 1:2-15 The crown of life
"Be your brother's keeper" verse?
Trials and temptations:
No one is tempted by God- For God cannot be tempted by evil, and he does not tempt anyone.
You are tempted when you are enticed by your own lust. We are our own worst enemy.
Rev. 2:10 "Do not fear what you are about to suffer"
James is written for Jews who were being prosecuted.
The beginning of temptation does not begin with trial-the temptation comes after the trial. Our sinful heart is what makes us quickly jump from trial to temptation.
God starts the trial.
"A trial is my gift"
Temptation is from the outside, and some is from within.
Trial given by God --> Trial recieved by me --> Temptation is introduced --> Give in? yes or no.
Yes=death.
You can't give into temptation and get to God.
"Satan has a long grooming process with temptation"
Jeremiah 17:9 "The heart is desperately sick" "Who can understand it?"
"if I use temptation to get out of trial, you have sinned"
Take up the armor of God.
Hello Amber Lynn. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am also blessed and feel privileged and honoured to get connected with you as well as know you and about your interest in Godly things. Beautiful notes on James 1:2-15 on crown of Life. I have thoroughly enjoyed the post. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strengthened and praying one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 39 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. WE also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have young people from your church come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. I am sure they will have a life changing experience. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. My email id is : dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends.
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