PURPOSEFUL FAITH

Introduction
Today, we analyze James 1:2-4, where James teaches the purpose of trials. Let’s uncover the theology of this passage and how we might apply it to our lives today.
Main Points
1. Count it all

. (1:2—3)
2. Know that the testing of your faith produces

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. (1:3)
3. Let steadfastness have its full

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. (1:4)
Conclusion
You have everything you need to walk through the

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. Trust in God today and look to him with

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as you face or look to face trials of various kinds.
Overall Theme
In the midst of the difficulties of life,

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; for trials always have the purpose of

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.
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, help us suffer as Jesus did, with joy. May we remember that the testing of our faith produces steadfastness, and by the Spirit’s power, may we allow that steadfastness to have its full effect so that we might become whole and complete, lacking in nothing. In Jesus’ name, amen.