lessons from james: the testing of our faith james 1:2-12
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LESSONS FROM JAMES: THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH
James 1:2-12
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COUNTING IT “ALL JOY” Knowing first that troubles will come – John
16:32-33 And then adopting the attitude of the
Apostles – Acts 5:40-42 We do so knowing we can rely on God Regardless of what the test may be – Prov.
30:7-9 And that by our present suffering, we grow in
Christ
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PRODUCING STEADFASTNESS Note that this only happens if we have the
right heart But if we look for it, we can find strength – 2
Cor. 4:16-17 Going through trials in life can bring about
the best in us And we arise more able to persevere the next
time – Rom. 5:3-4
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ASK OF GOD For wisdom, i.e. the insight to use our
knowledge in a beneficial way Knowledge itself does not come miraculously
from prayer, but from study – Phil. 4:8-9 This also includes asking from the right heart Asking in doubt is not trusting in the Lord –
Matt. 14:30-31 Know His power and lean upon it! – Eph.
3:20-21
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CONCLUSION
Faith is easy to have, but can be difficult to maintain. It can be strong or frail, depending on how long one has believed & what they have gone through in life. But it is essential to pleasing God. Can your faith endure the trials of this present life?