What do the verses James 1 12-16 mean in the bible?

Answer 1

In the King James version

* Jam 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. If we 'endure' then we do not give in to temptation - enduring is the way to our heavenly reward

* Jam 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: God does not send temptations to test us, temptations are sent by (someone else)

* Jam 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. We are all tempted, it is in our nature to be tempted by our natural urges.

* Jam 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. If we give in to lust (lust hath conceived), the result is sin, and the penalty for sin is 'death' - the opposite of eternal life.

* Jam 1:16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. You have been warned, my brethren