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! Introduction
*THE SERVANT OF GOD ADDRESSES BELIEVERS WORLD WIDE, 1:1*
1.
There is a servant of God
a) He calls himself James, “a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ”
b) Servant – a slave totally possessed by his Master
1. Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth, was the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. There are believers all over the World
a.
To the twelve tribes of Israel
b. James loved his people with an unusual love
c.
This is applicable to all believers of all generations
1) What a dynamic example of love and evangelism for us.
2) James has a world-wide compassion – he was making an attempt to reach all over the world
I.
TEMPTATIONS AND TRIALS:
THE BASIC FACTS, 1:2-27
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(1:3-8) Another Outline: This is also a striking study on “endurance”
1.
The source: testing, trials, temptations (v.3)
2. The condition: must let trials do their work (v.4)
3. The purpose and results (v.4)
a. Makes one perfect
b. Makes one complete
4. The way to endure (v.5)
a. Ask wisdom of God
1) God gives liberally
2) God does not scold
b. Ask in faith – unwavering (v.6)
1) Wavering illustrated
2) Wavering receives nothing (v.7)
3) Wavering shows instability (v.8)
INTRODUCTION:
1.
No pain no gain.
Athletes remind themselves of this to get their best possible results and performance.
2. Sometimes they have to go through grueling training, without it; there is no improvement.
3. James suggests it is the same for Christians
!! QUESTION #1? “Getting in shape is simple.
Just eat right and exercise regularly.”
Why do you find this easier said than done?
1.
There is always the temptation of eating what we should not eat
2. To exercise there must be a determination and goal in mind, aim, and endurance.
*A.
**The Essential Attitude to Trials and Temptation: Joy, 1:2-4*
*(1:2-4)* *Introduction: *the path of life is not an easy path to walk (1:2-4)
1.
The fact: we will have many trials and temptations (v.2)
2. The needed attitude: joy (v.2-4)
3. The result: makes us perfect and entire (v.4)
*(1:2)* *Trials – Temptations*: the facts is certain – we will have many trial and temptations
1.
The temptations and trials of life are to prove us
a.
To test, to try, to prove
2. They are permitted by God for a purpose
a.
To make us stronger and more pure
1) When we conquer temptation, we become a much more pure person – holy, righteous, and just
2) When we triumphantly go through the trials of life, we become a much stronger person – more steadfast, enduring, and persevering.
3) We also become a dynamic witness to all those who see us – we demonstrate the living presence and power of Christ – that He actually does live in our hearts and lives and is going to give us eternal life.
4) We also become more like Christ and make Christ much more fully known to the world.
5) 2 Cor.
3:18; 4:17; Heb.
12:11; James 5:11; 1 Peter 3:14-15; 4:14; Rev. 7:14; Job 23:10
*/QUESTION #2? /Why does it seem strange that we should “count it all joy when we fall into various trials”?*
1. Acts 12:6 – Peter was sleeping?
How could he do this?
*/QUESTION #3? /How are maturity and perseverance developed in us by enduring trials (v.3-4)?
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*(1:2-4) Trials – Temptation – Joy:* the attitude needed to face the trials and temptations of life is startling – it is joy.
1.
We must count (v.2)
a. Count it all joy
b.
It means “to evaluate”
c.
When we become Christians we must evaluate our life and set new goals (Philippians 3:13-14)
d.
We must evaluate the trials of life in the light of what God is doing for us, & live for the things that matters the most.
* What matters the most to you?*
2. We must know (v.3)
a. Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience
b. Remember the trials and temptations are not to defeat and discourage us, but to prove us, to make us much stronger and more pure and righteous.
c.
We must know that if we respond in the proper way the trial and temptations will make us like Jesus.
3. We must let (v.4)
a.
But let patience have its perfect work
b.
We must persevere and keep on persevering, never giving in.
c.
We must take the initiative and to exert the energy and effort to conquer and to gain the victory and to triumph over the trial and temptation
d.
We must look at trial and temptations as opportunities to grow more like Christ.
4. 1 Corinthians 10:13 . .
.Hebrews 2:18 . .
.James 1:2-3 . .
.James 1:12 . .
.1 Peter 5:8 . .
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Peter 2:9 . .
2 Peter 3:17 . .
.Revelation 3:10 . .
.Proverbs 1:10; 4:14 . .
.Romans 6:13 . .
.Ephesians 6:13 . .
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