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The Source is Within
Commentators unanimously agree that the source of temptation is not God, but our own internal desires. James uses the term "lust" (Greek: epithumia) to describe any strong craving—for possessions, power, or pleasure. While external factors can present an opportunity, they only become a temptation because they appeal to a pre-existing desire within our own hearts, making us responsible for our response.
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Albert Barnes
On James 1:14
18th Century
Theologian
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust. That is, the fountain or source of all temptation is in man hims…
AT Robertson
On James 1:14
When he is drawn away by his own lust (υπο της ιδιας επιθυμιας εξελκομενος). Επιθυμια is old word for craving (from επιθυμεω, to h…
Charles Ellicott
On James 1:14
19th Century
Bishop
So far the inspired Apostle has spoken of the outward part of temptation; now he lays bare the inner—for we suffer the twofold evil. From without c…
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Charles Spurgeon
On James 1:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
For God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On James 1:14
The word “temptation” here is the same as “trials” in v.2 (see comment on v.2); here, however, it obviously means temptation (see the words “evil” …
John Calvin
On James 1:14
16th Century
Theologian
When he is drawn away by his own lust. As the inclination and stirring to sin are inward, it is in vain that the sinner seeks a cause from…
John Gill
On James 1:14
17th Century
Pastor
But every man is tempted
To sin, and he falls in with the temptation, and by it,
when he is drawn awa…
Matthew Henry
On James 1:12–18
17th Century
Minister
It is not everyone who suffers who is blessed, but the one who with patience and constancy goes through all difficulties in the way of duty. Afflic…