James 1:12. Blessed Μακαριος , happy, is the man that endureth temptation Trials of various kinds, patiently and perseveringly; for when he is tried Δοκιμος γενομενος , being approved on trial, he shall receive the crown of eternal life, which the Lord Christ hath promised to them that love him And express their love by such fidelity and zeal. read more
1:1-18 LIFE’S TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIESJames’ readers are scattered over the area of the early church’s expansion (1:1), but no matter where they live, they share the same responsibilities as Christians everywhere. One of these responsibilities requires them to do something that by nature is very difficult, namely, face the trials of life with joy. This joy comes through the knowledge that trials help believers to develop endurance and so strengthen their Christian character (2-4).When faced with... read more
Blessed . Greek. makarios, as in Matthew 5:3 , &c. is = hath become. tried = tested. Greek. dokimos. Elsewhere translated "approved". See Romans 14:18 . life . App-170 . love . App-135 . Compare Hebrews 12:5 , Hebrews 12:6 . read more
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.Blessed is the man that endureth temptation ... We noted under James 1:2, that "temptation" has a double meaning, that of external trials, and inward tendency to evil; but Lenski did not accept such a distinction. He said, "Both linguistically, and in thought, James 1:12 is to be associated with James 1:2-4."[29] If, as Lenski thought,... read more
James 1:12. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation— Happy is the man who persevereth under temptation, or trial; for, being approved, he shall receive, &c. read more
12. Blessed—Compare the beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:4; Matthew 5:10; Matthew 5:11). endureth temptation—not the "falling into divers temptations" (Matthew 5:11- :) is the matter for "joy," but the enduring of temptation "unto the end." Compare Matthew 5:11- :. when he is tried—literally, "when he has become tested" or "approved," when he has passed through the "trying" (Matthew 5:11- :), his "faith" having finally gained the victory. the crown—not in allusion to the crown... read more
II. TRIALS AND TRUE RELIGION 1:2-27James began his letter, which is in many ways a lecture, by dealing with the problem of trials that all believers encounter. Jews who became Christians in the early history of the church experienced much antagonism and persecution from their unbelieving fellow Jews, as is clear in the Book of Acts. All Christians who take a stand for the Lord continue to have to deal with such trials. Thus James’ inspired advice is perennially relevant. read more
1. The ultimate end of trials 1:12In view of how God uses trials in our lives we should persevere in the will of God joyfully. The Christian who perseveres under trials, who does not yield to temptations to depart from the will of God, demonstrates his or her love for God. James used the same Greek word for trials here as in James 1:2, but here the negative sense of the word is in view. [Note: See Buist M. Fanning, "A Theology of James," in A Biblical Theology of the New Testament, p. 419.] It... read more
B. The Options in Trials 1:12-18Thus far James revealed the value of trials, how God uses them to perfect the Christian, and how to obtain God’s perspective on one’s trials when this is difficult to see. Next he proceeded to explain the consequences of obedience and disobedience and the source of temptations so his readers could manage their trials effectively. read more
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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation - The apostle seems here to use the word “temptation” in the most general sense, as denoting anything that will try the reality of religion, whether affliction, or persecution, or a direct inducement to sin placed before the mind. The word temptation appears in this chapter to be used in two senses; and the question may arise, why the apostle so employs it. Compare James 1:2, James 1:13. But, in fact, the word “temptation” is in itself of so general a... read more