James 1

12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has *1:12 Or passed the testbeen approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 No one is to say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted *1:13 Lit fromby God"; for God cannot be tempted *1:13 Lit of evil thingsby evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it has run its course, brings forth death.