James 1:15 (LSB)

Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully matured, it brings forth death.

James 1:14 (LSB)

But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.

James 1:13 (LSB)

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God;” for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.

James 1:12 (LSB)

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

James Outline (thus far):

* Audience (1:1)

* Teaching on Trials (1:2-4)

* Words to the Wise (1:5-11)

* Trial/Temptation Explained (1:12-18)

James 1:11 (LSB)

For the sun rises with a scorching heat and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away.

James 1:10 (LSB)

And the rich man is to boast in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away.

James 1:9 (LSB)

But the brother of humble circumstances is to boast in his high position

James 1:8 (LSB)

Being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

James 1:7 (LSB)

For that man out not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord