Daily Devotional
September 17
12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. - James 1:12 (KJV)
The word “endureth” in this verse literally means to persevere, which is telling us to fight our way through, and not to just put up with temptations. Some have tried to say that these temptations come from God, to try us and prove our faith, but that is just not so, as God does not tempt us with evil (James 1:13). Those that teach that all temptations must come from God, as He controls or approves of everything that happens (sovereignty of God teachings), is absolutely wrong, and that is blasphemy against the Holy Ghost (Matthew 12:31-32). If you blame God for the works of the devil, it is blasphemy against God, and can send a born again Christian to hell (see “New Revelations” on our web site).
The word translated “temptation” in this verse means an evil experience, and that sure does not come from God, as all good and lovely things come from above (James 1:17). It is true that when you experience trials in life that put your faith to the test, it will make you stronger in faith, and the Lord will give you strength to get through it. This same “crown of life” is promised elsewhere in scripture (Revelations 2:10). It is a promise that when we stay in faith, and endure through our trials, that the devil puts on us, we will be rewarded by God for our faith, as that is what pleases God (Hebrews 11:6). This reward is promised to all that love God, and are continuing in faith in Jesus. Praise God for all His promises to us who love Him.
Devotional by Pastor Joe W. Green, www.infinite-faith.com
**Daily Devotional**
**September 17**
*12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. - James 1:12 (KJV)*
The word “endureth” in this verse literally means to persevere, which is telling us to fight our way through, and not to just put up with temptations. Some have tried to say that these temptations come from God, to try us and prove our faith, but that is just not so, as God does not tempt us with evil (James 1:13). Those that teach that all temptations must come from God, as He controls or approves of everything that happens (sovereignty of God teachings), is absolutely wrong, and that is blasphemy against the Holy Ghost (Matthew 12:31-32). If you blame God for the works of the devil, it is blasphemy against God, and can send a born again Christian to hell (see “New Revelations” on our web site).
The word translated “temptation” in this verse means an evil experience, and that sure does not come from God, as all good and lovely things come from above (James 1:17). It is true that when you experience trials in life that put your faith to the test, it will make you stronger in faith, and the Lord will give you strength to get through it. This same “crown of life” is promised elsewhere in scripture (Revelations 2:10). It is a promise that when we stay in faith, and endure through our trials, that the devil puts on us, we will be rewarded by God for our faith, as that is what pleases God (Hebrews 11:6). This reward is promised to all that love God, and are continuing in faith in Jesus. Praise God for all His promises to us who love Him.
Devotional by Pastor Joe W. Green, www.infinite-faith.com
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