Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself does not tempt anyone.

But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own desire.

Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is full-grown, it brings forth death.

Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?

In the same way was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works, when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way?