1. James 1:1-15 Trials and Temptations

2. James 1: 1-15 James: What REAL faith looks like James 2:14-25 – How REAL faith is inevitably seen in a one’s actions James 1:2-19 – How REAL faith responds to trials and temptations

3. James 1: 1-15 Whenever you face trials: verse 2 Consider that God has abandoned you whenever you face trials…. Consider If whenever you face trials… Consider it not all bad whenever you face trials… Be joyful, happy and cheerful whenever you face trials…

4. James 1: 1-15 Consider it Pure Joy… Why? – Vs 3-4, 12 How? – Vs 5-8

5. James 1: 1-15 James 1: 13-15: Temptation Verses 13-15 – How temptation works v13 not from God v14 own evil desires contrasted with God’s holiness v15 Temptation ->sin ->death

6. James 1: 1-15 James 1: How REAL faith responds to trials and temptations “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.”