God’s Truth for Trying Times - 7/30/21

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: James 1:13

Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. [James 1:13 ESV]

CONSIDER: It is very easy for sin to twist our minds and make us think that somehow God is to blame. So many people want to blame God for their sinful tendencies and proneness to succumb to temptation. But God makes it clear that God does not tempt people with sin. God delivers people from sin.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?