Epistle
Of James
Chapter
One - Verses 2,5
I. The Background Of Testing -
vs.2
a. They Are Often Sudden
- ...when ye fall...
b. They Are Sure
- ...when....
c. They Are Sorted
- ...into divers... (various
forms) These Are 1. Spiritual - 1:5,6 2. Mental - 1:8 3. Financial - 1:9,11 - 4. Relational - 2:1,13 - 5. Physical - 5:13
II. The Backing In Testing -
vs.3,4 The Backing Stems From God's Purpose...
a. It Produces
Endurance Down Here - vs.3
...worketh patienc b. It Provokes
Resolve In You - vs.4 ...perfect...entire...
c. It Promises
Rewards Up There - Note verse 12
III. The Back Made Strong In
Testing - vs.2,5
a. We Will Praise God
In It - vs.2 ...count it all
joy...
b. We Will Pray To God
In It - vs.5a ...ask of God...
c. We Will Proclaim God
In It - vs.5b ...giveth to all...
The
pressing issue that will settle you and
should never be subtle to you is that
God in His sovereignty controls your
circumstances. This reality is knowledge
that you should not be without (Proverbs
19:2a). Your season of testing is a
window of opportunity to see and know
the glory of God and the sufficiency of
His Grace.
Sincerely, Dr.
Arthur Belanger
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