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The Trials of Faith

The Trials of Faith. The over-confidence of P ride and Self-Righteousness f ails to trust God in the hour of trial 1 Cor. 10:12. Faith sees the value of trials in spite of present pain -- Relies on God to see it through James 1:2-4. 1 Peter 1:6-9

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The Trials of Faith

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  1. The Trials of Faith

  2. The over-confidence of Pride and Self-Righteousness fails to trust God in the hour of trial 1 Cor. 10:12 Faith sees the value of trials in spite of present pain -- Relies on God to see it through James 1:2-4 1 Peter 1:6-9 Purifies or Destroys

  3. Hebrews 12:4-6 • Neglectful, apathetic faith fails to see the benefit of trials • Leads to doubt and discouragement

  4. JesusMan of Sorrows • Acquainted with grief during His life, Lk. 9:58; 11:53-54 • Acquainted with grief during His sufferings (death), Acts 1:3; Lk. 9:22 • Hurtful attitudes and faithless actions, Isa. 53:4 • Crucifixion, Isa. 53:5 • Set example, 1 Pet. 2:20-24 • Finally, rest and peace, 2 Ths. 1:6-7; Rev. 14:12-13 Isaiah 53:3

  5. JesusPromised Trials of Faith • The trials of keeping the right priorities, Mk. 10:29-31 (Matt. 6:33-34) • Sacrifice, Mk. 10:28-29; Gal. 2:20 • Selfishness rejects sacrifice for personal satisfaction • Ex. Attending worship • Ex. Bible reading John 16:33, 1-4; 15:18-21 Did not promise us a rose garden, but a Garden of Gethsemane! Matt. 26:36-46

  6. JesusPromised Trials of Faith • The trials of keeping the right priorities, Mk. 10:29-31 (Matt. 6:34) • Evaluate true riches, Mk. 10:23-28; 1 Tim. 6:6-10 • Materialism rejects priority’s painful sacrifices for immediate profit and pleasure, Heb. 11:25 • Ex. Gambling, Heb. 13:5 John 16:33, 1-4; 15:18-21 Did not promise us a rose garden, but a Garden of Gethsemane! Matt. 26:36-46

  7. JesusPromised Trials of Faith • The trials of persecution, 1 Pet. 3:13-14 • Threats from the faithless try to silence the truth, Acts 4:18-20 • Gospel preaching against immorality called “hate speech” • Are you ready for the trials of persecution? Acts 21:12-14 John 16:33, 1-4; 15:18-21 Did not promise us a rose garden, but a Garden of Gethsemane! Matt. 26:36-46

  8. JesusPromised Trials of Faith • The trials of perseverance, Matt. 10:21-22 (24:12-13) • Repetitive nature of trials isa great test of faith • Satan keeps probing for a weak spot to exploit • Family (Matt. 10:21)? • Fear of men (Matt. 10:22)? • Do not grow weary doing good, Gal. 6:9; 1 Cor. 16:13 John 16:33, 1-4; 15:18-21 Did not promise us a rose garden, but a Garden of Gethsemane! Matt. 26:36-46

  9. We are more than conquerors through Christ, Rom. 8:35-37 • Christ is our Defender, Rom. 8:38-39 • Christ paved the trail through the dark shadow of trials and trouble to make a clear path to the Father, Heb. 2:10; 12:2

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