Finding Joy in Trials

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Aug 23, 2015 by: Dale Thiele | Series: Working For Your Joy Scripture: James 1:2-4 Tags: temptation, joy, trials, dispersion, testing, steadfastness, perfection, obey
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Working for Your Joy
Finding Joy in Trials
James 1:2-4

  • Various Kinds of Trials
  • Testing to Steadfastness to Perfection
  • Sanctification as Your Joy

Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion:

  1. Read James 1:1-4. To whom is James writing? Who are these people? What is the dispersion?
  2. The word "trials" in verse 2 is the same word used for temptation in Matthew 6:13 and 1 Corinthians 10:13. Do you think James would include temptations in his "trials of various kinds"? Why or why not?
  3. Explain the process James describes in verses 2-4 - Testing of faith produces steadfastness. Steadfastness's full effect is perfection and completion. How does this work?
  4. Why does James encourage his readers to find joy in this process? Why is this so good?
  5. Practically, how do we obey James’ first command, "Count" (can be translated "consider" or "regard")?
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