1. WISDOM FOR TRIAL
James 1:5-12

2. Faith Awakened: Our constant need for God’s wisdom – James 1:5a
Our Father wants to grant us wisdom – 1:5b
Our prayer must be in faith – 1:6-7 (Matt 7:8-11)

3. Wisdom Granted: To keep prosperity in perspective – James 1:9-11
To keep eternity in view – 1:12 (Rom 8:18)

4. Rejoice, God is in control
Keep His goal in mind
Cooperate with Him
Life is a series of tests to prove the degree of our love for God.
He is good, gracious, generous & worthy of our trust.
What we lose He replaces with things of greater value.