"But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves."   James 1:22-25
 
An openness to hearing and being receptive to the Scriptures is a demonstration of humility.  Previously we learned the importance of being intentionally receptive to Scriptures.  In James 1:22, we read that it is not only necessary to hear the Scriptures but we must be doers of the Word as well.

​“You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for a man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness of God.” James 1:19-25

When trials come, temptations inevitably will follow. There will be temptations to doubt, to fear, to become angry, to become anxious, and the list can continue. Each temptation is ultimately a strategy devised to lure believer’s further from God and to cast doubt upon the supremacy, holiness, love, and character of God. Our actions inaudibly voice that we are not certain that we can trust God's sovereignty over all things, including the difficult trial we are currently facing.

"No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind; and God is faithful, so He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it."  1 Corinthians 10:13

Temptation will come to every believer and in the previous blog post we learned that temptation does not come from God.  So what should we do when we are faced with temptation and what happens when we yield to temptation?