THE CROWN OF LIFE James 1:12
Definition Trial – Hardship, difficulty; can come from God Temptation – Enticing to sin; not from God; from Satan
Trials Outward trials that we must patiently and triumphantly endure that produce spiritual maturity in us and give us a strong sense of inner peace
Wisdom When we face these trials, we must ask God to give us wisdom to endure and overcome them successfully.
Scriptures I Peter 1:6-9 I Peter 4:12-13 James 1:12
The Test “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trials.”
The Result “for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 2 Timothy 4:8 I Peter 5:4 I Corinthians 4:25
The Promise “which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” 1 John 2:25 2 Timothy 2:12