Daily Wisdom: James 1:13-14

Wednesday, October 1, 1958

When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.
— James 1:13-14

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