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14 Rather, temptation occurs when someone is attracted and seduced by his own desire. 15 Then the desire conceives and gives birth to sin, and that sin, when it reaches full growth, gives birth to death.

16 Light and Life.[a] Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.

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  1. James 1:16 Light and life are opposed to sin and death. They are the grace of the new birth through the Gospel and Baptism.

14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own(A) evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin;(B) and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.(C)

16 Don’t be deceived,(D) my dear brothers and sisters.(E)

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