TRIALS & TEMPTATIONS | JAMES 1:1-18 | LEE SYKES

Intro James – Jesus’ brother and leader of Jerusalem church – wisdom for us! Consider it pure joy … whenever you face trials of many kinds (v2) v2-4. Consider it pure joy Trial & Temptation similar – a Test. Purifying. 1 Peter 1:6-7 Perseverance. Romans 5:3-5 Mature & Complete v5-8. Ask for God’s Wisdom 2 ways to view trials – world or God God is firm – generous You be firm – not doubleminded v9-11. Take a Humble View Like beatitudes – kingdom is upside down Hardship brings lasting; Riches are fleeting. Isaiah 40:6-7. v12. Take a Long View Crown of Life. Revelation 2:10. v13-15. We have evil desires Blaming is as old as Adam & Eve v16-18. He has good gifts Good is constantly and reliably good. He brings us to life and we offer up our life as firstfruits