11 For the sun comes up with its scorching heat and dries up the grass. The flower in it drops off, and its beauty is gone. That is how the rich person will fade away in his pursuits.

12 How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor"s crown of life that God has promised to those who keep on loving him.

13 When someone is tempted, he should not say, "I am being tempted by God," because God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.