James 1:11-18

11For the sun arises with a scorching heat and withers the grass, and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed. So also the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will wither away.

12Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love Him.

13Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”—for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He himself tempts no one.

14But each one is tempted when he is dragged away and enticed by his own desire.

15Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is full grown, it brings forth death.

16Do not be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.

17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

18By His will, He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all He created.