James 1:11-18

11For the sun rises and, together with the scorching wind, dries up the grass; its flower falls off, and its beautiful appearance perishes. In the same way, the rich person will wither away while pursuing his activities.

12Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

13No one undergoing a trial should say, “I am being tempted by God,” since God is not tempted by evil, and he himself doesn’t tempt anyone.

14But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desire.

15Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.

16Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.

17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

18By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.