James 1:13 meaning and explanation
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
James 1:13, Berean Standard Bible
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James is writing to scattered believers facing trials, and in verse 13 he corrects a common misstep: blaming God when we are drawn toward evil. The Greek word peirazo can mean either test or tempt, and James distinguishes the two.
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