James uses a word for crown that in his day referred to the olive wreath given to those who competed in the games and ran well. The crown of life is a winner's crown given to one who has run life's race and finished strong. Though God allows temptation he is not the source of it, James assures us. It is not in God's nature to solicit us for sin. No, we are the problem.
Sin begins with a bare thought.
Like most psychopaths, however, Satan is suave and charming. He is a gentleman with civil manners and impeccable taste. He was high-born and therefore can insinuate himself into good company. Satan is up to no good. God is the creator of all that is good and true and beautiful, the author of all that enlightens and gives life.