Editors Note: The article argues from James 1:13–18 that while God is sovereign over trials, He never tempts anyone to sin; rather, sin arises from our own desires, making human beings fully responsible for their wrongdoing. Trials are intended by God for spiritual growth, but when we respond without faith, those same trials expose the sinful inclinations already present in our hearts. The essay concludes by emphasizing God’s grace: although sin is our fault, every good gift—including new birth and perseverance—comes from God alone, who faithfully provides what He requires of His people.