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NASB | James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God" [for temptation does not originate from God, but from our own flaws]; for God cannot be tempted by [what is] evil, and He Himself tempts no one. |
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Bible Note: Great post Aixen7z4! Recently I have been engaged in a study about faith and I am convinced that our "trials" are God given opportunities for us to "test our faith" and in doing so, to please God - "for without faith it is impossible to please Him" (Heb 11:6). With this perspective on difficulties, we can "count it all joy when we encounter various trials" (James 1:2-4) When we choose to believe God; to trust Him through the circumstance, we please Him. Giving our our attention to God - His supremacy and His sufficiency - takes the focus off of self and the situation. Oh that we would learn to practice this - what rest and peace we would have in the midst of the storms of life. Blessings to you Nobel! t |