James 1:13-15 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

          13When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
          14But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
          15Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

— James 1:13-15

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Illustration of James 1:13-14

Illustration of James 1:13-14 -- When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.

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Illustration of James 1:14-15

Inspirational illustration of James 1:14-15 niv after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

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