Trials are meant for our spiritual growth and spiritual good, but they often become the greatest times of temptation and sin. When this happens, t’s our tendency as sinners to pass the blame – either to others or to God Himself for putting us in our circumstances. James is clear that the source of our temptations is not our trials, our circumstances, or other people, but our own desires that draw us to sin. How does this happen and how can we fight the spiritual battle that leads to spiritual growth?

