Trial or Temptation?

SERMON: James 1:12-15

Introduction: A company facing the economic downturn…

I. Are you facing a trial or a temptation?
A. The same Greek root word is used for both.

  B.  There is emphasis in these verses on personal responsibility.

II. Realize that there are two paths, leading to opposite results.
A. Being steadfast => maturity => life

  B. Temptation unchecked => sin => death

III. Which one of the two choices will you make?
A. Blame God

  B. Love God	

Application: