Greg Flowers: 14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away... and enticed... by his own lust... James 1:14 carried away --> This Greek word was used to describe wild game being lured into traps. Just as animals can be drawn to their deaths by attractive baits, temptation promises people something good, which is actually harmful. enticed --> A fishing term that means to capture or to catch with bait (cf. 2 Peter 2:14, 18). It is a parallel to carried away. his own lust --> This refers to the strong desire of the human soul to enjoy or acquire something to fulfil the flesh. Mans fallen nature has the propensity to strongly desire whatever sin will satisfy it (see Romans 7:8-25). His own describes the individual nature of lust--it is different for each person as a result of inherited tendencies, environment, upbringing, and personal choices. The Greek grammer also indicates that this lust is the direct agent or cause of ones sinning. (cf. Matthew 15:18-20) John MacArthur study Bible notes regarding James 1:14
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