Scriptures (James 1)
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Those who doubt should not think they will receive anything from the Lord; 8 they are double-minded and unstable in all they do.
12 Blessed are those who persevere under trial, because when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
13 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each of you is tempted when you are dragged away by your own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Observation
James wrote this to encourage the congregation on how to persevere through trials and temptations. These wisdom provide the congregation a better understanding on what to do when they are placed in such circumstances.
Application
When tested, it is good to know that temptation does not come from God but we fall because we choose to go our own way. We know that God will provide a way out when we ask for it.
Prayer
Father, thank you for your words that give life. May these words be the source of my strength whenever I face trials and temptations. Amen!
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