A) Faith under pressure shows what it truly is (diamond or dust)
1:1) James is a slave to God and Master Jesus, writing to Jewish believers
2-4) Consider gift/count it joy/ when trials/test, challenges/temptation - your faith-life is forced in the open, let it be matured/endurance/perseverance
5-8) Confused/Need wisdom? Ask the Father who loves to help, but trust God completely - worried prayers are keeping options open - follow the Master only
- Wisdom is understanding God's ways (James 3:13)
- Live Well, Live Wisely James 3:13-18 (MSG)
- A gift of the Spirit (Isaiah 11) is wisdom and understanding, knowledge and fear of the Lord (11:2) leading to the "Belt of Truth" (Ephesians 6:14), being "Righteousness and faithfulness" (Isaiah 11:5)
9-11) God honors believers who are poor and humbles believers who are rich - that's awesome. Prosperous life fades away like a flower
KEY VERSE:
12) Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life. (MSG)
- Jesus teaches love precedes obedience and the indwelling Holy Spirit (John 14:15-31)
- Loving obedience will characterize those who belong to God
12) God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (NLT)
- What does this look like? 1 Peter 3:8-22, sympathy, brotherly love, tender heart, humble mind: 1 Peter 3:9 do not repay evil for evil, but bless - turn away from evil and do good (Ps 34:12-16)
- Eternal life starts now and lasts forever, like a bubbling string well up inside (John 4:14)
- It's fruit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal 5:22-23)
13-15) No one is tempted by God, God isn't evil, temptation comes from our own desires we've harbored
16-18) Don't be misled, every desirable and beneficial gift are rivers of light cascading down from the Father of Light. There is nothing deceitful in God, He gave life by the True Word - that we should be firstfruits of his creatures
- A pure diamond reflects light beautifully, like the sun coming in the airplane window and hitting my wife's engagement ring. This was the most expensive gift I had given someone at that time in my life.
- Sometimes we can feel like a lump of coal, it just soaks up the sun and is warmed. Be comforted if that is you, see the hope perseverance can bring.
1:1) James is a slave to God and Master Jesus, writing to Jewish believers
2-4) Consider gift/count it joy/ when trials/test, challenges/temptation - your faith-life is forced in the open, let it be matured/endurance/perseverance
5-8) Confused/Need wisdom? Ask the Father who loves to help, but trust God completely - worried prayers are keeping options open - follow the Master only
- Wisdom is understanding God's ways (James 3:13)
- Live Well, Live Wisely James 3:13-18 (MSG)
- A gift of the Spirit (Isaiah 11) is wisdom and understanding, knowledge and fear of the Lord (11:2) leading to the "Belt of Truth" (Ephesians 6:14), being "Righteousness and faithfulness" (Isaiah 11:5)
9-11) God honors believers who are poor and humbles believers who are rich - that's awesome. Prosperous life fades away like a flower
KEY VERSE:
12) Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life. (MSG)
- Jesus teaches love precedes obedience and the indwelling Holy Spirit (John 14:15-31)
- Loving obedience will characterize those who belong to God
12) God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (NLT)
- What does this look like? 1 Peter 3:8-22, sympathy, brotherly love, tender heart, humble mind: 1 Peter 3:9 do not repay evil for evil, but bless - turn away from evil and do good (Ps 34:12-16)
- Eternal life starts now and lasts forever, like a bubbling string well up inside (John 4:14)
- It's fruit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal 5:22-23)
13-15) No one is tempted by God, God isn't evil, temptation comes from our own desires we've harbored
16-18) Don't be misled, every desirable and beneficial gift are rivers of light cascading down from the Father of Light. There is nothing deceitful in God, He gave life by the True Word - that we should be firstfruits of his creatures
- A pure diamond reflects light beautifully, like the sun coming in the airplane window and hitting my wife's engagement ring. This was the most expensive gift I had given someone at that time in my life.
- Sometimes we can feel like a lump of coal, it just soaks up the sun and is warmed. Be comforted if that is you, see the hope perseverance can bring.
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