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Moral filth in the Bible is the inner dirt of sin that soils the soul, not mud on the outside. The Greek word for filthiness in James chapter 1, verse 21 describes moral defilement, and wickedness describes a deep-rooted malice of the heart. James tells believers to put both away and receive the implanted Word with meekness, because that Word is able to save our souls. Guarding our hearts and renewing our minds keeps clean what God made clean. 

David McIntyre and Phillip Rich continue week 10 of our verse-by-verse journey through the book of James, with host and producer Jon Dzyuba. The episode opens with a quick look back at last week’s conversation on anger, then moves into James chapter 1, verse 21. David and Phillip use Greek word studies to define filthiness and wickedness, connect Moses at the burning bush to the holiness of the soul, and explain why Proverbs chapter 4, verse 23 says to guard the heart. They also unpack why there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus and how planting God’s Word changes lives. Plus, a fresh round of What’s in the Cup? settles nothing in the fall-versus-Christmas coffee debate. 

Scripture referenced in this episode: 

James chapter 1, verse 21 (primary passage) 

James chapter 1, verses 19 through 20 

James chapter 1, verses 2 through 4 

James chapter 1, verses 5 through 8 

James chapter 1, verses 13 through 17 

Mark chapter 7, verses 14 through 23 

Exodus chapter 3, verse 5 

Proverbs chapter 4, verses 20 through 23 

Matthew chapter 12, verses 34 through 35 

Romans chapter 12, verse 2 

Romans chapter 5, verse 12 

Romans chapter 7, verses 15 through 25 

Romans chapter 8, verses 1 through 8 

2 Corinthians chapter 5, verse 17 

1 Peter chapter 1, verse 23 

Romans chapter 10, verse 17 

Matthew chapter 13, verses 3 through 23 

1 Corinthians chapter 3, verse 6 

Ephesians chapter 1, verses 17 through 18 

Hosts: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich 

Host and Producer: Jon Dzyuba 

Frequently asked questions: 

Q: What is moral filth in the Bible? 

A: Moral filth is the inner dirt of sin that soils and desecrates the soul. The Greek word for filthiness in James chapter 1, verse 21 points to moral defilement rather than outward dirt. 

Q: How do I guard my heart from moral filth? 

A: Proverbs chapter 4, verses 20 through 23 ties the heart to what we hear and see, so guard your ears and eyes, renew your mind (Romans chapter 12, verse 2), and keep receiving God’s Word with humility. 

Q: Are Christians condemned for struggling with sin? 

A: No. Romans chapter 8, verse 1 says there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who sets us free from the law of sin and death. 

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Anger is not a sin, but it does not produce the righteousness of God either. James chapter 1, verses 19 and 20 tells believers to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, because human anger does not produce the righteousness of God. The Bible, including Ephesians chapter 4, verse 26 and Mark chapter 3, verse 5, shows that anger itself is not sin. What matters is how a believer responds: listen first, think before speaking, and let God shape the response. 

David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, continue verse by verse through the Book of James. Picking up at James chapter 1, verse 19, they unpack what it means to be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. They explain why listening is more than waiting for a turn to talk, how anger can be a tool for good or for harm, and why Jesus could be angry and still without sin. They also bring in practical wisdom for marriage, parenting and community, and they open with the weekly “What’s in the Cup?” coffee segment. 

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 

James chapter 1, verses 16 through 20 

Proverbs chapter 16, verse 32 

Ephesians chapter 4, verse 26 

Mark chapter 3, verses 1 through 5 

Romans chapter 12, verse 18 

Psalm chapter 7, verse 11 

Hebrews chapter 13, verse 8 

2 Corinthians chapter 5, verse 17 

2 Peter chapter 1, verse 4 

Exodus chapter 8, verse 22 

Psalm chapter 91, verses 7 and 8 

HOSTS: David McIntyre, Phillip Rich and host/producer Jon Dzyuba 

FAQ 

Q: Is anger a sin in the Bible? 

A: No. Ephesians chapter 4, verse 26 says to be angry and not sin, and Mark chapter 3, verse 5 shows Jesus angry without sin. Anger becomes a problem when it goes uncontrolled and drives hurtful words or actions. 

Q: What does “quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger” mean in James chapter 1, verse 19? 

A: Listen fully before responding, take time to think about what you are about to say, and deal with your anger before it damages a relationship. Listening means setting aside your own thoughts long enough to hear the other person. 

Q: Why does the anger of man not produce the righteousness of God? 

A: James chapter 1, verse 20 teaches that uncontrolled anger leads to unrighteous choices. God is looking for right behavior, right standing and right relationship, and quick-tempered reactions work against all three. 

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No. God’s nature does not change. According to James chapter 1, verse 17, God is the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. The sun, moon and stars move, but God stays the same. Every good and perfect gift comes from him, and he never tempts anyone. Believers can anchor their faith in his unchanging goodness through trials and temptation. 

In this live episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host and producer Jon Dzyuba, continue our verse-by-verse study of the book of James (Week 8). We walk through James chapter 1, verses 16 through 18: why God is not the source of temptation, why every good gift comes from the Father of lights, why his unchanging nature anchors us in trials, and what it means to be born of the word of truth as a kind of firstfruits. 

Scripture referenced: James chapter 1, verses 13 through 18; Job chapter 38; Romans chapter 8, verse 31; Galatians chapter 5, verses 22 and 23; Matthew chapter 7, verse 11; 1 Timothy chapter 2, verse 5; Proverbs chapter 24, verse 16; 1 Peter chapter 1, verse 23; Hebrews chapter 1, verse 3; Jude chapter 1, verse 24. 

Hosts: David McIntyre, Phillip Rich and Jon Dzyuba (host/producer) 

Mini FAQ 

Q: Does God ever change? 

A: No. James chapter 1, verse 17 calls God the Father of lights, with no variation or shadow due to change, so believers can anchor their trust in him. 

Q: Does God tempt people? 

A: No. James chapter 1, verses 13 through 16 teach that temptation comes from our own desires, not from God. 

Q: What does “firstfruits” mean in James chapter 1, verse 18? 

A: Believers were brought forth by God’s own will through the word of truth, which gives them a special, preeminent place in his heart. 

This week’s What’s in the Cup? Green Mountain half-caff, iced pumpkin spice, and a first-ever sip of Royal Mill Island Mocha. 

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According to James chapter 1, verses 14 and 15, temptation turns into sin in stages. First, a person is lured and enticed by their own desire. Then desire conceives and gives birth to sin. Finally, sin, when fully grown, brings forth death. Being tempted is the pull; sin happens when desire is allowed to take hold. Temptation does not come from God. The way out is quick repentance, staying connected to Jesus, and refusing to be deceived. 

Last week we said God does not tempt people. This week, in Reading the Bible: James, Week 7, David McIntyre and Phillip Rich (with host/producer Jon Dzyuba) finish the conversation by asking how temptation turns into sin. They unpack how desire becomes sin and sin becomes death, why Adam and Eve did not drop dead in the garden, how cut roses show what separation from God looks like, and why “lust” means any strong desire to please self. They also talk about the narrow way, being quick to repent, being quick to forgive, and why James says, “Don’t be deceived.” And yes, there is a fall-versus-Christmas coffee debate. Plus “What’s in the Cup?”: Red Barn Coffee Caramel Vanilla, Peregrine Roasters Peru La Vicuña decaf, and Green Mountain Horizon Blend. 

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 

James chapter 1, verses 12 through 16 

Genesis chapter 2, verse 17 

Genesis chapter 3, verse 4 

John chapter 10, verse 10 

John chapter 15, verse 5 

First Peter chapter 5, verse 8 

Matthew chapter 7, verses 13 through 14 

Matthew chapter 7, verses 21 through 23 

Mark chapter 7, verses 21 through 23 

HOSTS: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba 

FAQ 

Q: How does temptation turn into sin? 

A: James chapter 1, verses 14 and 15 describe stages: a person is lured and enticed by their own desire, desire conceives and gives birth to sin, and sin, when fully grown, brings forth death. 

Q: Is being tempted the same as sinning? 

A: In this episode, David McIntyre and Phillip Rich explain that temptation is the pull, and sin is born when desire is allowed to take hold. God does not tempt anyone (James chapter 1, verse 13). 

Q: Why didn’t Adam and Eve die right away when they sinned? 

A: In this episode, Phillip Rich explains that death began as spiritual separation from God, like cut roses that start dying the moment they leave the bush, even though it takes time to show. 

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Temptation comes from our own desires, not from God. James chapter 1, verse 14 says each person is tempted when their own desire lures and entices them, and James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted by evil and tempts no one. The Greek word behind "lust" means a longing for what is forbidden. Feeling tempted is not the same as sinning; sin begins when we yield to the pull. 

In part six of our verse-by-verse journey through the book of James, David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, dig into James chapter 1, verses 13 and 14. Why would a God who tells us to flee sin tempt us into it? The Skittles test shows how upside-down that picture is. The guys unpack the Greek word for "lust" as a longing for what is forbidden, from the Garden of Eden to today, and separate temptation from sin. They also talk about how sin can tie up the strong man, why believers should bring their brains to the table when reading the Word and sorting through online noise, and what Jesus meant by wolves in sheep's clothing. In What's in the Cup?, David shares Red Barn Coffee Roasters Autumn Delight with a crushed clove, Jon pours a Stok pumpkin cold brew, and Phillip brings a mocha from Foxtail. 

Scripture in this episode: 

- James chapter 1, verse 5 

- James chapter 1, verse 12 

- James chapter 1, verses 13 through 14 

- James chapter 1, verse 15 (preview) 

- Genesis chapter 3, verses 1 through 6 

- Matthew chapter 4, verses 1 through 11 

- Matthew chapter 12, verses 25 through 32 

- Mark chapter 3, verse 27 

- Matthew chapter 7, verses 15 through 16 

- Proverbs chapter 4, verse 23 

- Proverbs chapter 6, verses 16 through 19 

- Romans chapter 12, verses 1 through 2 

- 1 Peter chapter 5, verse 8 

- 1 Corinthians chapter 6, verse 18 

- Hebrews chapter 11, verse 8 

Hosts: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich. Host/Producer: Jon Dzyuba. 

Quick answers: 

Q: Where does temptation come from, according to James? 

A: From our own desires. James chapter 1, verse 14 says each person is lured and enticed by their own desire. The enemy can push buttons, but he needs something in us to push. 

Q: Does God tempt people to sin? 

A: No. James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted by evil and tempts no one. 

Q: Is being tempted the same as sinning? 

A: No. Temptation is the pull. Sin comes when we yield to it, as James chapter 1, verses 14 through 15 describe. 

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No, God does not tempt anyone. James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted with evil and does not tempt any man. James chapter 1, verse 14 explains that temptation begins when we are drawn away and enticed by our own desires, much like a fish taking bait. God may test and strengthen our faith, but He never lures us toward sin. Knowing the difference helps us stay alert, endure, and stop blaming God. 

In this episode of Bible, Bros & Brew, David McIntyre and Phillip Rich continue their verse-by-verse walk through the Book of James, with host and producer Jon Dzyuba behind the scenes. They study James chapter 1, verses 12 through 18, and dig into the Greek behind "temptation," "endure," "drawn away," and "enticed." Along the way: why a test and a temptation are not the same thing, why "lust" in the King James Version means any strong desire, why temptation is the prequel to sin, how baited hooks show up in everyday life (including anger), and why asking "then what?" can change the decision. Plus What's in the Cup? with fall coffee picks. 

Scripture in this episode: 

• James chapter 1, verses 12 through 18 (primary) 

• James chapter 1, verse 2 and verses 5 through 8 (trials and wisdom) 

• Genesis chapter 22, verses 1 through 14 (Abraham and Isaac, a test) 

• Matthew chapter 4, verses 1 through 11 (Jesus in the wilderness) 

• Matthew chapter 6, verse 13 (lead us not into temptation) 

• John chapter 14, verse 30 (the prince of this world has nothing in Me) 

• First Peter chapter 5, verse 8 (be sober and alert) 

• First John chapter 1, verse 9 (confession and forgiveness) 

• Second Corinthians chapter 11, verse 14 (Satan disguises himself as an angel of light) 

• Second Corinthians chapter 12, verses 9 through 10 (when I am weak, He is strong) 

• Ephesians chapter 4, verse 26 (be angry and do not sin) 

• First John chapter 4, verse 4 (greater is He who is in you) 

Hosts: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich. Host and Producer: Jon Dzyuba. 

FAQ 

Q: Does God tempt people to sin? 

A: No. James chapter 1, verse 13 says God cannot be tempted with evil and does not tempt anyone. 

Q: Where does temptation come from, according to the Book of James? 

A: James chapter 1, verse 14 says each person is tempted when drawn away and enticed by their own desires. The enemy is called the tempter, but he works by finding a button already in us. 

Q: What is the difference between a test and a temptation? 

A: The same Greek word can mean either. Context decides. God tested Abraham in Genesis chapter 22, but being baited by our own desires is temptation toward sin. 

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In James 1:8, a "double-minded man" is someone whose loyalty is split between God and everything else, leaving him "unstable in all his ways." David McIntyre and Phillip Rich unpack this through Matthew 6:24 and Romans 12:2, showing the cure is consistently choosing God over the pull of everything else. 

Host Jon Dzyuba joins David McIntyre and Phillip Rich to continue their verse-by-verse study of the Book of James, picking up at James chapter 1, verse 8, and moving into verses 9 through 11 on the lowly believer and the rich believer's shared call to humility. 

Scripture referenced: James chapter 1, verses 7 through 11; Matthew chapter 6, verse 24; Romans chapter 12, verse 2; Hebrews chapter 10, verse 39; Proverbs chapter 18, verse 11. 

FAQ 

Q: What does "double-minded" mean in James 1:8? 

A: Someone whose thinking is split between two masters — God and everything else. 

Q: How does Matthew 6:24 relate? 

A: "No one can serve two masters" is Jesus's picture of double-mindedness in action. 

Q: What's the cure? 

A: Romans 12:2 — transformation through the renewal of your mind. 

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When you ask God for wisdom, James chapter 1, verses 5 through 8 says you must ask in faith without doubting. God gives wisdom generously to everyone who asks, without finding fault. Doubt makes a person "double-minded" and unstable, like a wave of the sea blown by the wind — but doubt doesn't disqualify you from receiving wisdom. It just means returning your faith to what God has already promised instead of staying divided. 

On this episode, hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, continue their verse-by-verse study through the Book of James, landing on James chapter 1, verses 5 through 8. They dig into the Greek word for "doubt," compare several Bible translations, and unpack the contrasting stories of Mary and Zechariah as pictures of a genuine question versus outright doubt. Plus, this week's "What's in the Cup?" segment. 

Scripture References: James chapter 1, verses 5 through 8; Proverbs chapter 2, verse 6; Proverbs chapter 14, verse 12; Hebrews chapter 10, verse 38; Hebrews chapter 11, verse 6; Genesis chapter 3, verse 1; Genesis chapter 15, verse 6; Romans chapter 4, verses 19 through 21; Psalm chapter 103, verse 14; Luke chapter 1, verses 18 and 34. 

FAQ: 

Q: What does James 1:5-8 teach about asking God for wisdom? 

A: God gives wisdom generously to everyone who asks, without finding fault — but you must ask in faith without doubting. 

Q: Does having doubts disqualify you from receiving wisdom? 

A: No. A genuine question is different from doubt. What matters is returning your faith to God's promise rather than staying divided. 

Q: What's the difference between doubt and a genuine question? 

A: A genuine question still trusts God while seeking understanding; doubt questions whether God will actually do what He said. 

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Wisdom isn't just information — Scripture says it's clarity. In James 1:5, we're told that if you lack wisdom, you simply ask God, who gives generously to everyone without finding fault. In the original Greek, the word for wisdom (Sophia) means "clear," which reframes what we're really asking for when we pray for wisdom. 

Hosts David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, continue their verse-by-verse study of the Book of James, covering chapter 1, verses 1 through 5. They trace why James is called "the Proverbs of the New Testament," how Proverbs chapter 8 and Proverbs chapter 9 personify wisdom calling out at every crossroad and doorway, and how bearing up under trials produces the spiritual maturity described in James chapter 1, verses 1 through 4. 

Scripture referenced: James chapter 1, verses 1 through 5; Proverbs chapter 1, verse 7; Proverbs chapter 2; Proverbs chapter 3, verses 5 through 7; Proverbs chapter 8; Proverbs chapter 9; Hebrews chapter 5, verse 12; 1 Corinthians chapter 9. 

Mini FAQ 

Q: What does James 1:5 say about asking God for wisdom? 

A: Ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 

Q: What does the Greek word for wisdom, Sophia, actually mean? 

A: It properly means "clarity" — the ability to rightly apply knowledge, not just possess it. 

Q: Why is James called "the Proverbs of the New Testament"? 

A: Because it's a practical, no-nonsense book of applied wisdom for everyday believers. 

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Trials make you stronger because, according to James 1:2–4, testing your faith produces steadfastness — and letting that steadfastness finish its work makes you spiritually mature and complete. Scripture frames trials as proof of genuine faith rather than a sign that something has gone wrong.  

This episode launches a new verse-by-verse series through the Book of James. David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, joined by Jon Dzyuba, break down James chapter 1, verses 1 through 4 — covering the identity of James as the Lord's brother, the meaning of the Greek word peirasmos, and how Hebrews chapter 11, verse 1 and Romans chapter 10, verse 17 tie into what it means to walk by faith through hard seasons. 

Q: What book of the Bible is this episode about?
A: The Book of James, chapter 1, verses 1 through 4.
Q: Who are the hosts of Bible, Bros & Brew? 
A: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba. 

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