May 25, 2025
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial." Testing is a necessary part of life for the believer. It is through such testing that faith is developed and matures. The one who perseveres under testing will receive the "crown of life"--The crown that is life--life abundant and free. James declares that God certainly does allow testing in the Christian life so that our faith may be strengthened, but He absolutely does not send temptation into our lives. He further maintains that God is not responsible for the evil we do, but He is responsible for all the good we receive. "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights."