Christian Devotions

James 1 New International Version

Trials and Temptations

¹³ When 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.

1. Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin;
   Each vict’ry will help you some other to win;
   Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue;
   Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.
   • Refrain:
     Ask the Saviour to help you,
     Comfort, strengthen, and keep you;
     He is willing to aid you,
     He will carry you through.
2. Shun evil companions, bad language disdain,
   God’s name hold in rev’rence, nor take it in vain;
   Be thoughtful and earnest, kindhearted and true;
   Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.
3. To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown,
   Through faith we will conquer, though often cast down;
   He who is our Savior, our strength will renew;
   Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.