1. TRIUMPH THROUGH TRIAL
James 1:2-4

2. Trials are inevitable (unavoidable)
James 1:2 – 1 Cor 10:13; Luke 10:30; Dan 3:25
Trials are indispensable (necessary)
James 1:3 – Psalm 26:1-3

3. Trials burn away impurities
James 1:3 – 1 Peter 1:5-6

4. Trials burn away impurities
Trials result in patience perseverance, endurance
James 1:3 – 2 Peter 1:5-7; Heb 10:36; 12:1; 1 Cor 10:13

5. Trials burn away impurities
Trials result in patience perseverance, endurance
Trials build godly character
James 1:4 – Rom 5:3-5; 8:28-29

6. Rejoice knowing God is in control
Keep God’s goal in mind
Cooperate with God