1. Trials of
many
kinds …

2. … griefs in all kinds of trials … our present sufferings
… trials of many kinds
… griefs in all kinds of trials
… our present sufferings
… in this world you will have trouble

3. Trials … A Christian Perspective
Consider it Pure Joy …
When Pirates Attack
Testing of Your Faith
Perseverance
Mature … Complete Not Lacking Anything
Wisdom

4. Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation – since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.

5. Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

6. When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me
When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

7. Wisdom Gives Me an Eternal Perspective …

8. Wisdom Helps Me See Behind the Events…

9. Wisdom Helps Me See Me for Who I Am…

10. When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me
When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

11. When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me
When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

12. When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me
When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

13. Wisdom Helps Me See Me for Who I Am …
Be on guard…
How do you twist appetites into evil desires
Don’t pretend when you sin … own it … run to Him who forgives

14. Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him …
Job 13:15