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 identify what part of our desire is legitimate and where we may be deceived, turning to the Word of God to shed light, and recognizing that every temptation is an opportunity to trust and glorify God.
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