James 1:1-4 ESV
1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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1. Choosing Joy in Trials
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James 1:2 ESV
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
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Romans 8:28 ESV
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
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Romans 5:3-4 ESV
3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,
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2. Understanding Our Trials
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James 1:3 ESV
3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
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2 Corinthians 4:17 ESV
17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,
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3. Growing Up Through Trials
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James 1:4 ESV
4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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John 16:33 ESV
33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
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2 Timothy 3:12 ESV
12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
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Application:
Trusting God and choosing joy during trials in life will help us to grow up and become mature Christians.
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