LESSONS FROM JAMES: THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH

James 1:2-12

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

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

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

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?