James 1:18 Explained in Context

Verse 12. ¹² Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Verse 13. ¹³ Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

Verse 14. ¹⁴ But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Verse 15. ¹⁵ Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

Verse 16. ¹⁶ Do not err, my beloved brethren.

Verse 17. ¹⁷ Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Verse 18. ¹⁸ Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.