When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
James 1:13-18
QUESTIONS:
- In what areas are you lacking trust in God?
- Is it difficult or easy for you to believe that God is trustworthy?
- Jennie Allen says, “Every sin, at its root, is based in something we do not fully believe about God.” Have you experienced this in your life?
PRAYER: God, thank you for your pure love and faithfulness in my life. Heal me from the effects of broken trust in my life, and don’t let any past hurts prevent me from fully trusting you. Increase my discernment when sin knocks at my door, and remind me of your abundant and trustworthy path. Amen.
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