About this episode

Hezekiah Trevino discusses the difference between God's testing and temptation, emphasizing personal responsibility in sin and the goodness of God.

In this message, Hezekiah addresses the critical distinction between God’s testing and the nature of temptation as outlined in James chapter one. He emphasizes that while God utilizes life's trials to build maturity and endurance, temptation originates from our own internal desires rather than from God. Hezekiah illustrates how small, seemingly harmless thoughts can progress into destructive sin, but counters this reality with the unchanging goodness of God. Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts . Download a copy of the Exodus Journal Visit us online: rivchurch.com Follow us on Instagram Send us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts . Visit us online: rivchurch.com Follow us on Instagram Send us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

People in this episode

Guest: Hezekiah Trevino

Topics covered

• God's testing
• temptation
• spiritual maturity
• endurance
• internal desires
• destructive sin
• goodness of God

Keywords

• testing
• temptation
• spirituality
• Christianity
• maturity
• endurance
• sin
• God's goodness

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Organizations: Riverview Church, AfterWords, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, rivchurch.com, Instagram, Exodus Journal

Books & works: James

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