James 1:12-15 Discussion Guide
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What’s one
What is one way you see the grace of God evident in your life this week?
How are you doing? How are you feeling about the current state of our world and nation?
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12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 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. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.
James uses the word “blessed” to describe the one who remains steadfast under trial
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James uses the Greek word peirazo (translated test, trial, or tempt) seven times in this text.
A graphic fishing metaphor is used to describe
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Think
James uses the Greek word peirazo (translated trial, test or tempt) seven times in this passage.
What do you think is the relationship of trials to temptation?
Where do we tend to think temptation comes from? External circumstances? God? Within ourselves? Why is this distinction important?
James calls the one who remains steadfast under trial “blessed.”
Our culture uses the word “blessed” often. Do you think this passage is using this word in the same way as our culture or not? Why?
On what basis does James call the one enduring trial “blessed?”
James refers to a future hope to help his readers understand their blessing.
What do you think “the test” is in vs. 12?
Can you think of any other places in the Bible where the phrase “crown of life” is used?
Discuss
Discuss
In what ways can we view our present circumstances as a blessing?
What are some of the unique temptations we are likely to experience in this season of trial?
What kinds of desires and inclinations do we have that threaten to lure and entice us?
How does this passage point us to the gospel?