James 1:14
Temptations come from our own evil desires that lead us astray and entrap us.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
In Context
15Such desires lead to sin, and sin, when it's fully developed, causes death.
Cross References
Genesis 8:21The Lord accepted the sacrifice, and said to himself, “I won't ever again curse the ground because of human beings, even though every single thought in their minds is evil from childhood. I won't ever destroy all life again as I have just done.
2 Samuel 11:2Late one afternoon, David got up from taking a nap and was walking on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman.
Job 31:9If a woman has seduced me, or if I have looked for an opportunity to sleep with my neighbor's wife,
Proverbs 4:23Most of all, protect your mind, for everything in life flows from it.
Hosea 13:9You have destroyed yourselves, Israel, for your only help is in me.
Matthew 15:18But what comes out through the mouth comes from the mind, and that's what defiles you.
Matthew Henry on James 1:14-19
Procedure and Results of Sin. ( a. d. 61.) 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no… Read the whole commentary →