Navigating Trials

James: Maturity, Wisdom, and Faith

James 1:2 (NIV)

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

James 1:3 NIV

because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

James 1:4–7 NIV

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If 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.

The Trials (What are they)

There are three major types of trials we face:

Cause - and - Effect Trial

Spiritual Trial

Spiritually Mysterious Trial

Benefit 1

Consider it PURE JOY

Benefit 2

Allows Wisdom Seeking

Benefit 3

Constant growth in Perseverance

Benefit 4

James 1:12 NIV

Blessed 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.