Intro
James – Jesus’ brother and leader of Jerusalem church – wisdom for us!
Consider it pure joy … whenever you face trials of many kinds (v2)
v2-4. Consider it pure joy
Trial & Temptation similar – a Test.
Purifying. 1 Peter 1:6-7
Perseverance. Romans 5:3-5
Mature & Complete
v5-8. Ask for God’s Wisdom
2 ways to view trials – world or God
God is firm – generous
You be firm – not doubleminded
v9-11. Take a Humble View
Like beatitudes – kingdom is upside down
Hardship brings lasting; Riches are fleeting. Isaiah 40:6-7.
v12. Take a Long View
Crown of Life. Revelation 2:10.
v13-15. We have evil desires
Blaming is as old as Adam & Eve
v16-18. He has good gifts
Good is constantly and reliably good.
He brings us to life and we offer up our life as firstfruits
