Steadfast Under Trial

Pastor: Brandon Levering Main Point: Remaining steadfast under trial requires a posture of joy, the provision of God’s wisdom, and a spiritual perspective Key Scripture: James 1:1-11 A Posture of Joy (1:2-4) The trials we so often despise and avoid are often the God-given means of growing our faith. A posture of joy amid life’s trials keeps our eyes focused on the goal of spiritual growth in Christ The Provision of Wisdom (1:5-8) Remaining steadfast under trial requires the provision of wisdom from God Do we really believe that God’s wisdom is sufficient for navigating the troubles of this fallen world? Or are we hedging our bets by listening to other voices as well? A Spiritual Perspective (1:9-11) God’s wisdom gives us a spiritual perspective