James 1:15

Chinese (Simplified) Contemporary Bible (CCB Bible) (圣经当代译本修订版)

私欲怀了胎，便生出罪，罪一旦长成，便带来死亡。

这是什么意思？

James 1:15 explains that when we give in to desires without control, it leads to sin. This sin eventually brings about death. James is warning against letting unchecked desires lead us astray.

儿童解释

Imagine you really want a cookie before dinner. If you sneak one and get caught, that's like the verse saying your desire led to something bad. And if you keep sneaking cookies, it could make you sick—like how sin can hurt us in big ways.

历史背景

James, likely James the Just (a brother of Jesus), wrote this around AD 45-60 to Jewish Christians scattered across various regions. The context was about dealing with trials and temptations that come from living a Christian life amid societal pressures.

今日应用

Consider someone who feels tempted by jealousy at work. If they let it grow into gossip, it could damage relationships and possibly their job—showing how unchecked desires lead to harmful consequences.

主题

• sin
• desires
• consequences
• self-control
• death
• temptation

相关经文

• Genesis 3:6
• Romans 7:21-25
• Proverbs 4:23
• Matthew 5:28-29
• Ephesians 4:22-24

常见问题

What is the main message of James 1:15?

The main message is that unchecked desires lead to sinful actions, which ultimately result in death. It emphasizes the importance of controlling our desires.

Can you explain 'lust hath conceived' from a modern perspective?

'Lust hath conceived' means allowing desires to grow unchecked, leading to action. In today's terms, it might be like letting jealousy drive your actions in social media or at work.

How does this verse relate to the concept of death?

The 'death' mentioned is often seen as spiritual death—losing one’s closeness with God. It can also refer to moral corruption and, in severe cases, physical death due to sinful actions.

Why does James use this sequence: desire, sin, then death?

James uses this sequence to show the progression of consequences when desires are not controlled. It illustrates how small unchecked desires can escalate into more significant issues leading to severe outcomes.