Tempering Temptation - James 1:13-18

In our third week in the book of James, Austin preaches verses 13 through 18. In the verses for this week, James is addressing the reality that we as Christians will experience temptation. Not only is it inevitable that we will face these temptations, but it is also likely that we will try to shift the blame off ourselves and onto others. The good news of the Gospel, however, is that Jesus confronted the worst kinds of temptation and yet didn't give into them. Knowing that we are encouraged to look to Jesus' sacrifice rather than to satisfy our temptations.