James 1:16-18
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. God stands in stark contrast to the dark and uncertain world in which we live. He is an anchor for our souls and breaths life into our hearts. We can be assured of these truths and must constantly remind ourselves of them because Satan and his system is constantly trying to deceive us. These truths are fundamental to remember in our walk with the Lord. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF ALL GOOD: In contrast to the accusation that God somehow tempts us to do evil, James assures us God is the source of everything good and perfect. He knows what is best for us and exactly what we need in every ...