AMY TURNER

Temptation is something everyone faces, but it is important to understand where it truly comes from. According to James 1:13, no one should claim that God is the source of their temptation. God is completely holy—He cannot be tempted by evil, and He does not tempt anyone to do wrong.

Many people try to explain their sinful actions by pointing to difficult situations, frustrating people, or even the influence of evil forces. While these things may be real, they are not the root cause. Sadly, some people go so far as to blame God, just as Adam and Eve once did in the garden. But the Bible clearly shows that this is not possible.

James makes it clear: sin comes from within us. It is our own wrong desires—our heart’s pull toward what is not right—that leads us to sin. God, who is pure light and the source of all life, never leads anyone to do evil.

“People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.”

Proverbs 19:3