James 1:11-18

11For the sun rises with 12a scorching wind and 3withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away.

124Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has 5been approved, he will receive 6the crown of life which the Lord 7has promised to those who 8love Him. 13Let no one say when he is tempted, “9I am being tempted 10by God”; for God cannot be tempted 11by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15Then 12when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when 13sin 14is accomplished, it brings forth death. 1615Do not be 16deceived, 17my beloved brethren. 17Every good thing given and every perfect gift is 18from above, coming down from 19the Father of lights, 20with whom there is no variation or 21shifting shadow. 18In the exercise of 22His will He 23brought us forth by 24the word of truth, so that we would be 25a kind of 26first fruits 27among His creatures.