BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO PERSEVERES UNDER TRIAL

 

9 Believers in Humble Circumstances

Ought to Take Pride in their High Position.

10 But the Rich

Should Take Pride in their Humiliation--

Since they will Pass Away like a Wild Flower.

11 For the Sun Rises with Scorching Heat

And Withers the Plant;

Its Blossom Falls and its Beauty is Destroyed.

In the same way,

The Rich will Fade Away

Even while they go about their Business.

12 Blessed is the One who Perseveres under Trial

Because, having Stood the Test,

That Person will Receive the Crown of Life

That the Lord has Promised to those who Love Him.

13 When we are Tempted,

No One should say,

“God is tempting me.”

For God cannot be Tempted by Evil,

Nor does He Tempt Anyone;

14 But each Person is Tempted

When they are Dragged Away

By their Own Evil Desire and Enticed.

15 Then, after Desire has Conceived,

It gives Birth to Sin;

And Sin, when it is Full-grown,

Gives Birth to Death.

(James 1:9-15, NIV)