by Rev. Rick Kalehoff

Valuing the trials we face

Text: james 1:2-8
Date: 02/19/2012, the Evening service.

It is inevitable that each of us will encounter challenging and difficult times throughout our lives. James, in this passage, encourages us to handle these circumstances in way that would glorify God but also strengthen our walk with Christ.

1. Attitude in Trials, vs. 2.
1. All joy.
2. Joy in every kind of trial.
2. Advantage of Trials, vs. 3-4.
1. Trials bring spiritual perseverance.
2. Trials bring spiritual maturity.
3. Assistance for Trials, 5-8.
1. Trust God who gives wisdom in trials.
1. Prayer in times of trial.
2. God's generosity in times of trial.
2. How to trust God when we need wisdom.
1. Positively
2. Negatively
4. An Example to Follow.
1. Temptation
2. Response
3. Result
5. Conclusion, James 1:12.

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