Here is a crash course in Trials 101. Study this and meditate on it, it will help you tremendously.
1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
1:3Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh
patience. 1:4 But let
patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be
perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
1:6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
1:7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
1:8 A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.
1:12Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
1:13Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
1:15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
1:16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.
1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Patience: "Hupomone" means to abide under. To persevere in the midst of adversity. It is a picture of a weight lifter straining under the load above him. It strengthens Him as he remains under the load.
Perfect: "Teleios" signifies having reached its end, finished, complete, perfect. It is used of persons primarily of physical development, fully grown, mature.
Trial: "Is a difficult circumstance that provides us with an opportunity to work our faith and trust God, and bring glory to Him, or we can yield to temptation, sin, and dishonor God.
FACTS ABOUT TRIALS
I. Trials are Inevitable. "When you fall into various trials"
II. Trials are Indiscriminate. Mt 5:45
III. Trials are Intentional. (Sent by Satan used by God) II Cor 12:7
IV. Trials are Instructional. (That you may be mature and complete) side note: II TIM 3:17
V. Trials build Integrity or bring iniquity. (Jas 1)
Famous quote by Todd Erskine: "Trials are an outward stress that builds an inner strength." If responded to properly. Examples in nature: Diamonds and Pearls.
OUR RESPONSE TO TRIALS
I. We must have an attitude of joy. (Be glad for them)
II. We must accept them with grace. (Knowing the purpose)
III. We allow them to strengthen our character. (Embracing the Test)
Iv. We must ask God for wisdom. (Pray in faith)
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