EM Worship Service (7/8/18)

[Summary]
James tells us not to be deceived in the context of our temptation because we have strong tendency to blame God for the cause of our temptation. However, James gives us three reasons that we cannot think God is responsible for our temptation. First is his character (v.17). God is the source of every good and perfect gift. These gifts are for our salvation. Also, God does not change. And it doesn't make sense for immutable God who gives good gifts to tempt us. Second is the will of God (v. 18). God worked not arbitrary, but according to his will, which want to save all who believes. And the purpose of temptation is not to save but to destroy. Therefore, God is not supposed to be the cause of our temptation which is the opposite of his will. And third, God is not tempting us because of what he has done. His work reflects his character and his will. And he gave birth to us (v.18) and became the father of us. And we can surely know that God never tempts his children who brought them through his precious son's blood.