ENDURING FAITH

Introduction
Today, we analyze James 1:12-15, where James charts two paths: one to life and one to death. Let’s uncover the theology of this passage and how we might apply it to our lives today.
Main Points
1. Pursue your

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(1:12).
a. The reward for enduring trials:

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(12b).
b. The receiver of the reward:

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(12c).
2. Flee

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(1:13-15).
a. God is not

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(13b).
b. God is not a

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(13c).
c. The source of temptation:

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(14-15).
Conclusion
Sin leads to

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. But a believer’s promise is

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. How does this happen? Because God can make what is

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. This is possible because of the

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.
Overall Theme
Endure to the end and

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rather than giving up and giving in to temptation which leads to

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.
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, we would fall away from you if you did not keep hold of us. May the Spirit empower us to endure so that we may continue in the faith. In Jesus’ name, amen.