When James writes his New Testament letter he is concerned that we not be deceived. So, how do we avoid such deception? We hear & believe the Word of God. James writes the following as he begins his letter:

1:2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

1:3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

1:4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

Without the precious Word of God, what would you think when troubles come into your life? I believe you would think that God is angry with you & is judging you. But, with God’s Word we know that trials have a good purpose for believers because God is good. 

1:13 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.

1:14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.

1:15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.

1:16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.

1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

Never believe that God wants you to fall into sin when a trial comes your way. If you choose to fall, own up to your sin. You are responsible. God the Father only wants good to result from trials for His children because He is always good! 

While Satan tried to destroy Job through trials, God put limits on the Evil One & ended up using Satan’s efforts to instruct Job & work with him for good. 

Never forget Romans 8:28.

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.