13. When someone is being tempted, he should not say, “God is tempting me.” Evil cannot tempt God, and God himself does not tempt anyone.
14. It is the evil that a person wants that tempts him. His own evil desire leads him away and holds him.
15. This desire causes sin. Then the sin grows and brings death.
16. My dear brothers, do not be fooled about this.
17. Every good action and every perfect gift is from God. These good gifts come down from the Creator of the sun, moon, and stars. God does not change like their shifting shadows.
18. God decided to give us life through the word of truth. He wanted us to be the most important of all the things he made.
19. My dear brothers, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily.
20. Anger will not help you live a good life as God wants.
21. So put out of your life every evil thing and every kind of wrong you do. Don’t be proud but accept God’s teaching that is planted in your hearts. This teaching can save your souls.