Pastor Randy Southerland continues his study in the book of James, focusing on James 1:12–20 and the subject of temptation .

The passage explains the nature of temptation, where it comes from, and how it progresses from desire to sin and ultimately to spiritual consequences. It also emphasizes that temptation does not come from God, but from within, and must be addressed through a right response.

This message covers:

• The reality that temptation is present in every life
• Why God does not tempt, and where temptation originates
• The process of temptation—from desire to sin
• The promise that God provides a way of escape
• Practical responses to temptation through prayer, Scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit
• The importance of guarding thoughts and focusing on what is true and right

The message also highlights key instructions from James:

• Be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath
• Understand that human anger does not produce the righteousness of God