JAMES 1:9-13 TESTS CAN BECOME TEMPTATION

James 1:9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. 12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.

In this section of scripture we will see that God wants the poor man to be satisfied in Him and the rich man to realize that only in God is there real riches.  He will also tell us in verse 12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; because Trials can quickly turn into Temptation if we don’t trust in God.  This message begins a series of several messages on Temptation, what is it, how does it happen, who is responsible when we are tempted, and most important of all, how to resist temptation.

• V9 Let the Poor Exalt God and give Him glory

The poor can give glory to God because of their standing before God and their eternal riches in Him

Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

• V10 Let the Rich be Humbled

Trials will bring the rich to a point that they realize that true happiness and contentment come from God, not material wealth and things

• V11 A picture of how quickly death and judgement from God can take away wealth and possessions

1. V12 Consider the Rewards of your Trials

• V12 Blessed is he who endures Temptation...Shows we are truly saved 1Corinth 10:13
• He will be approved
• Receive the crown of life or eternal life with God in Heaven

Luke 22:28  "But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials. 29 "And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me, 30 "that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

• The Lord has promised to those who love him
• In a time of crisis how do you react?
• Are you asking why is the reason this is happening
• Are you angry
• In Denial, saying this can't be happening to me
• Depressed
• Did you cause your own trial or trouble
• God will forgive, but most likely He will not remove the consequences
• Are you preparing for trials?
• How do you prepare? Study the Word, Pray, and when the trial comes ask God what do you want me to learn from this?
• Do you know the Lord? If you do not have the Lord to depend on trials can destroy you

 V13 God allows trials in order to strengthen our faith and mature us

Temptation comes from satan to cause us to sin

God tests us to bring out the good

Luke 22:31-32 And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 "But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren."

Satan tempts us to bring out the bad and embarrass God

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

The mission of satan is to Kill, steal, and destroy

Whatever Happened to Sin by Karl Menninger

1. V-13 Who is the author of temptation

Temptation is Desire + Opportunity

God cannot be tempted because he is Holy

• Look at Job. He lost his children, livestock, servants and his health
• God allowed this to happen, he even brought the subject up of Job and his uprightness
• This was a trial from God and a temptation from satan

Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil.

6-12 Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. 7 And the LORD said to Satan, "From where do you come?" So Satan answered the LORD and said, "From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it." 8 then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?" 9 So Satan answered the LORD and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 "Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 "But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!" 12 And the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person." So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.

 Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?

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 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32

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