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NASB | James 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is dragged away, enticed and baited [to commit sin] by his own [worldly] desire (lust, passion). |
Bible Question:
How should we view the attitude and opinion of another believer, who believes that whenever he sins, it is not really himself that is doing the sinning. And since he isn't the one doing the sinning, then he is not to blame, and cannot be held accountable? I had a conversation last night in the local coffee shop with a gentleman who used the Scripture below to support this belief Rom. 7:17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Rom. 7:20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Blessings New Creature |
Bible Answer: I would refer you and him to James 1 as follows: 12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 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 desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 16Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. 17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. There's several other scriptures that could be cited like Gal 5:24, but I'd like to summarize by saying that we as humans have a weakness for this kind of desire. As you may know, all sins are divided into 3 basic categories: a) Lust of the flesh (our body), b) Lust of the eye (our mind) and c) pride of life. The Devil tempts us to think about these areas and he knows us almost as well as God, our Father. When we continue to listen or pay attention to the Devil's temptations, we are inviting him to "set up shop" in our hearts just as Jesus depicted. We have to see ourselves as kicking him out of our hearts or its sin and whatever else he entices us to do. In other words we are the ones who CHOOSE to be a disciple of the Devil or to be a disciple with each hour of our lives. That's why it's so important to score at least daily time in God's Word and "stay in a prayer" constantly with our Lord and Saviour. Upon sincere and dedicated study of God's Word, one has to conclude there are two major sources of influence in this world: a) God, our Father and b) the Devil, master tempter. The Bible makes it very clear: all good things come from God and all the bad come from the Devil. So everyone has to make up their own mind, are you and I going to be prone to one or to the other? Of course, our Lord is going to help us back up when we stumble but He won't stand us up like toy soilders. He allows us that freedom of choice. I really don't see how anyone in the whole world could possibly argue with this kind of logic straight out of God's Word. What do you think? I hope this kind of talk will be helpful to your friend. God bless. |
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