James 1 testing 9-9
Transcript of James 1 testing 9-9
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God uses Test to help us grown and mature
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be
mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:4
Tests Help Us Grow• Testing from without– Trials – Personal loss
• Testing from within–Temptations–Not from God
• Testing by His Word
Blessed is the man whom God corrects;
so do not despise the discipline of the
Almighty. Job 5:17 NIV
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and
when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.Isaiah 43:2 NIV
• Temptation is not from God• Satan wants to ruin
your witness • Satan know when
to attack
Testing By Temptation
Be prepared-HALT
hungry
angry
lonely
tired
No temptation has seized youexcept what is common to man.
And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted
beyond what you can bear. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
…Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is
—his good, pleasing and perfect will.Romans 12:2
Are you trusting Him grow and mature YOU through your trials ?