After James 1:12-18
The first thing we need
to grasp is that temptations
do not come from God.
Perhaps from the devil,
perhaps from our own
fallen nature. God can’t
be tempted; nor does he
tempt anyone. Our own
desire is another story.
It comes from us. We’re
lured by our own desire;
it draws us like the siren's
call. When it’s conceived,
desire gives way to sin,
which leads to death.
It’s not God; it’s us.
Photograph by Jametlene Reskp via Unsplash. Used with permission.
Some Friday Readings
Hell to Pay: What Truly Happened to Jesus on the Cross – Nick Batzig at Beautiful Christian Life.
“Pilate,” poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins – D.S. Martin at Kingdom Poets.
Psalm 22 – poem by Andy Patton at Rabbit Room Poetry.
“Hawks in Holy Week,” poem by Sally Thomas – Joseph Bottum at Poems Ancient and Modern.
“It Is Finished!” – Robb Brunansky at Cripplegate.
“Ballad of the Trees and Master,” poem by Sidney Lanier – Sally Thomas at Poems Ancient and Modern.
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