In this series we will perform 4 episodes on "Temptation" or "Testing".  The first episode we will provide an overview of temptation by looking at the book of James starting in chapter 1.  God's word contrasts 2 people, one who overcomes temptations vs the other man who is lead into sin.  It is important to understand what God expects and which person our life aligns with.  The man who is blessed and receives the "crown of life" or the man who is double minded and receives nothing.  The man who rejoices under temptation or trail vs the man who produces sin and death.  The man who still hasn't received the Spirit and continues to fail the temptations.  The following episodes will cover the following topics:  Part 2 - Why does God Test or Tempt; Part 3 - Don't Test God; Part 4 - We MUST pass the Test!.Word Definitions:  Peirazo [Strongs 3985], verb: to make proof of, test, tempt.  Epithumia [1939], noun:  desire, lust.  Peirasmos [3986], noun: a trail, temptation.  Dokimion [1383], noun:  a proof, tested.  Dokimos [1384], adjective:  to be approved, tested.Passages Covered:  James ch 1, 3, 4; Mathew 12:33-37, Marck ch 7; Mark 4:19; John 8:29-44; Romans 6:12, 13:14; Galatians 5:16, 24; Ephesians 2:1-3, 4:22-24; 1 Timothy 6:9; 2 Timothy 2:19-22, 4:2-3; Titus 2:12, 3:3-5; 1 Peter 1:14-15, 2:11-12, 4:1-2; 2 Peter 1:4, 1 John 2:16-18, Mathew 4:1-3, 16:1, 22:18; Luke 10:25-28, Hebrews 4:15; Mark 14:38; Luke 8:13, 11:4-13, 22:40-46