James 1:11-18

11For the sun rises with 1its scorching heat and 2withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so also the rich person, in the midst of his pursuits, will die out.

123Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has 4been approved, he will receive 5the crown of life which the Lord 6has promised to those who 7love Him. 13No one is to say when he is tempted, “8I am being tempted 9by God”; for God cannot be tempted 10by 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 11when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and 12sin, when it has run its course, brings forth death. 1613Do not be 14deceived, 15my beloved brothers and sisters. 17Every good thing given and every perfect gift is 16from above, coming down from 17the Father of lights, 18with whom there is no variation or 19shifting shadow. 18In the exercise of 20His will He 21gave us birth by 22the word of truth, so that we would be 23a kind of 24first fruits 25among His creatures.