Is James Crazy, or What? | Faith IRL | Week 1

Is James Crazy, or What?Faith IRL • September 3, 2023Teacher: Adam Barnett--Is James crazy, or what?Jim Samra“James can be a difficult book to teach and preach because of its seemingly harsh tone.”James 1:1 NIVJames, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.James 1:2 NIVConsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,James 1:3 NIVbecause you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.ὑπομονή – endurance; constancy; to hold fast to one’s faith in Christ.ὑπομένω– _hopeful (or cheerful)_endurance; constancy; to hold fast to one’s faith in Christ.Perseverance is not just a discipline, but also a delight.James 1:4 NIVLet perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.James 1:5-8 NIVIf any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt,because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-mindedand unstablein all they do.James 1:9-11 NIVBelievers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.James 1:12 NIVBlessed 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.1. Rejoice as you face trials.2. Don’t interrupt the trial.3. Ask God for wisdom.