James 1:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 1:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 1:14 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 1:14 — NIV
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Cross-References for James 1:14
“When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;”
Immediately preceding verse, sets context for temptation
“What shall we say, then? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.””
Explores the nature and origin of sinful desires
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Presents an alternative to yielding to sinful desires: walking in the Spirit.
“Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.”
Warns against sinful desires and their harmful effects on the soul
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;”
Connects deceitful desires to the old self and the need for transformation
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