PROVEN: A Faith that's Practical, Prudent, and Patient Review: Responding to Trials What is James talking about in the passage before us (James 1:16-18)? How do the verses in the passage relate? How should we understand this passage? How should believers respond to the word of God? They should NOT be deceived about WHO God is (James 1:17). They should NOT be deceived about WHAT God has done (James 1:18). What can help you not be deceived? What can contribute to you being deceived?