Temptation

Purslane Attracting Bee

“Blessed is the man who perseveres⁵²⁷⁸ under trial, because when he has stood the test,

 he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

 When tempted,³⁹⁸⁵ no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’

For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;

but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.

Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin;

and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Do not be deceived, my dear brothers”

James 1:12-16

5278 – hupŏmĕnŏ – to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; fig. to undergo, i.e. bear (trials) have fortitude, persevere: - abide, endure, (take) patient(-ly), suffer, tarry behind.

3985 – pĕirazō – to test (obj.), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline: - assay, examine, go about, prove, temp (-er), try.

Only through Your power, Lord, can I not be dragged away.

I pray Your Spirit within me will give me strength to stay

On the path of righteousness, the straight and narrow way.

When desires draw me in like a flower draws a bee,

Help me, Lord, to turn around and from temptation flee;

For I long to receive a crown life, to lay as a gift before Thee.