Daily Wisdom: James 1:13-14

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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

More Daily Wisdom

"The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished."
"Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs."
"A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor."
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with..."

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, October 1, 2025

A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"This is to be a permanent statute for you: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month you are to practice self-denial and do no work, both..."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"The spouse desires to give to Jesus all that she produces. Our heart has "all manner of pleasant fruits," both "old and new," and they are laid up for..."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"We follow this sequence in Scripture: The First Adam received life, the Last Adam is a life-giving Spirit."

Illustration

Illustration of James 1:13-14 — 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.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.