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James 1:19-27

James 1:19-27. Our Attitude Towards Trials. Introduction to Trials. I. External Trials. Examples Christ: Matt. 4:1-11 Paul & Silas: Acts 16:19-24 Recognize we will go through trials – Acts 14:22; Luke 4:1-13 Not ‘if’ but ‘when’ we encounter trials – Jam. 1:2. I. External Trials.

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James 1:19-27

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  1. James 1:19-27 Our Attitude Towards Trials

  2. Introduction to Trials

  3. I. External Trials • Examples • Christ: Matt. 4:1-11 • Paul & Silas: Acts 16:19-24 • Recognize we will go through trials – Acts 14:22; Luke 4:1-13 • Not ‘if’ but ‘when’ we encounter trials – Jam. 1:2

  4. I. External Trials • Our attitude should be one of joy – Acts 5:41; I Pet. 4:12-14, 16, 19 • Faith tested produces patience – Jam. 1:3; Rom. 5:3 • Endure trials faithfully and walk closer to God – Jam. 1:4 • To endure, ask for wisdom in faith without wavering – Jam. 1:5-6 • God’s wisdom will help us • Have confidence & trust in God – I Cor. 10:13

  5. II. Internal Trials • Example • Simon the sorcerer – Acts 8:14-24 • Recognize how internal trials come about – Jam. 1:13-15

  6. II. Internal Trials Temptation Not tempted by God – Jam. 1:13 Sin Death What comes out of the heart! Prov. 4:23 Matt. 15:18-20 Where does it all begin?

  7. II. Internal Trials • To endure we must control our desires – Jam. 1:21 • Submit to God and resist the devil – Jam. 4:7

  8. III. The Reward • Receive the crown of life – Jam. 1:12 • Count trial as joy – Jam. 1:2 • Endure the trial – Jam. 1:12 • Be patient – Jam. 1:3-4

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