James 1:13
What is written? (ESV)
Let no one say when he is tempted, I am being tempted by God, for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.
What does it say?
No one when tempted should say that they are tempted by God, since God cannot be tempted and Himself tempts no one.
What is its immediate context?
James is writing to brethern encouraging them to be doers and not just hearers of God’s “perfect law of liberty” (vs 25). Here he is defining the nature of sin (vss 14-15) and warning to avoid it.
How James 1:13 is applied across Bible answers
Are there things God cannot do?
God cannot be tempted or tempt anyone.
