James 1
[1] James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. [2] Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials
“ …when ye fall into divers temptations” - KJV Vocational Financial Health Relationships Family Mistreatment Failure Bad Choices Good Choices I.e., ALL Suffering
James 1:3-4 [3] Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. [4] And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Studies on Suffering It’s God’s Purpose for You He Doesn’t Cause All Your Suffering He May Not Remove All Suffering “when you encounter various trials” Philip. 1:29 For to you it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, Acts 14:22 …strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them…saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."
Studies on Suffering It’s God’s Purpose for You It Produces Character [3] Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. [4] And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Studies on Suffering It’s God’s Purpose for You It Produces Character
Studies on Suffering It’s God’s Purpose for You It Produces Character Must Take it to God James 1:5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Studies on Suffering It’s God’s Purpose for You It Produces Character Must Take it to God With FAITH James 1:6-8 But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. [7] For let not that man expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, [8] being a double- minded man, unstable in all his ways. 1 Peter 4:19 Therefore, let those also who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.
Studies in Destruction “Pain Avoidance” Technologies “Grin & Bear It” Outright Rebellion Shock & Dismay Collapsing, or “Eeore Syndrome” 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.
The Choice Studies in Suffering God’s Will For Us Produces Character Taking it to God, with Faith Studies in Destruction Pain Avoidance Grin & Bear It Rebellion Shock & Dismay Collapse Result: STABILITY, Intimacy with God, Growth James 1:4 And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.