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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. |
Bible Question:
I'm trying to find the exact source of the phrase "sin begets sin" - clearly it's used in many biblical discussions, and it's referenced by many with respect to Genesis 3, though is not contained literally within the text. Does it stem from a biblical source, or from elsewhere? Many thanks |
Bible Answer: God's day to you, bulldog2k, Are asking if "sin begets sin" means if we sin we repeat it or it leads us to commit other sins. The latter is seen in David and Bathsheba (2 Sam 11). When he saw her he could of walked away, but the sin of lust, coveting, then adultery caused him to murder. One point the conception and birth of the baby was sparked by God, so we better never condemn that, nor when an unwed woman gets pregnant. The sin is sex outsde of marriage. James 1:13-16 talks about being tempted, on the heels of trials in the previous verses, including asking God for widom to deal with the trials. When we are tempted to sin, our "conscience" should say - scream NO!!!! Then if we sin, it should bother us. If it doesn't it is easier to give in. This point may not be proven in the Bible, but I believe is a fact. In Romans 1, God talks about those who are lost in the downward spiral. I hope this helps. Searcher |