Why did James write this letter? To encourage believers to practice the faith that they profess. Jesus said, “If you know these things, you are blessed.

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Why did James write this letter? To encourage believers to practice the faith that they profess. Jesus said, “If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.” John 13:17 *It is a blessing, not a burden, to live out our faith.

The message of the book of James is that true, genuine, saving faith should show itself in a believer’s daily life.

James 2:18: “But someone may well say, ‘You have faith, and I have works;’ show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works."

curesearch.org FAITH

Faith, Live It Out…  When You Encounter Trials (1:2-12)  In Facing Temptation (1:13-18)  By Obeying God’s Word (1:19-27)  By Rejecting Partiality (2:1-9)  By Fulfilling the Law of Liberty (2:10-13)  By Showing it in Your Works (2:14-26)  By Controlling Your Tongue (3:1-12)

Faith, Live It Out…  When You Encounter Trials (1:2-12)  In Facing Temptation (1:13-18)  By Obeying God’s Word (1:19-27)  By Rejecting Partiality (2:1-9)  By Fulfilling the Law of Liberty (2:10-13)  By Showing it in Your Works (2:14-26)  By Controlling Your Tongue (3:1-12)

James 1:2-12

Ways we can respond to trials:  Rebel against them  Lose heart and give up under pressure  Grumble and complain  Indulge in self-pity  Trust God to bring us through them

Five essentials for victory in trials  A joyful attitude (v2)  An understanding mind (v3)  A surrendering will (v4)  A humble dependence on God (v5-8)  A desire to be blessed (v12)

Hebrews 12:2: “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Romans 8:18: “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”.

1 Peter 4:12-13: “ Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.

1 Peter 1:6-8: “ In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

Five essentials for victory in trials  A joyful attitude (v2)  An understanding mind (v3)  A surrendering will (v4)  A humble dependence on God (v5-8)  A desire to be blessed (v12)

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Five essentials for victory in trials  A joyful attitude (v2)  An understanding mind (v3)  A surrendering will (v4)  A humble dependence on God (v5-8)  A desire to be blessed (v12)

Philippians 1:6 : “ For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Romans 5:3-5 : “And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint…”

Five essentials for victory in trials  A joyful attitude (v2)  An understanding mind (v3)  A surrendering will (v4)  A humble dependence on God (v5-8)  A desire to be blessed (v12)

Matthew 7:7-11 : "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. "Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? "Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!

Hebrews 11:6 : “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

Five essentials for victory in trials  A joyful attitude (v2)  An understanding mind (v3)  A surrendering will (v4)  A humble dependence on God (v5-8)  A desire to be blessed (v12)

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 : “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

Revelation 2:10 : “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”