James warns believers not to be deceived and fall to temptation, which often promises freedom and happiness, but instead often leads to addiction, shame, and alienated relationships. In order to break the cycle of temptation, we must be open with other believers, stop blame-shifting, change our mind about the goodness of God, and admit that our thoughts and feelings are not as trustworthy as the Word of God.
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