Wade Burgess, Executive Pastor
The Necessity of Trials
James 1:1-12.
Definitions
Pure - solid, through and through
Joy - gladness of heart
“Face” / “Meets” - not going the other way or avoidance. A path toward each other.
Trials - for the purpose of testing
Testing - purification process, refinement, proof of genuineness
Faith - belief in the truth or true reality
Perseverance (steadfastness) - bearing up under, endurance in circumstances
When Trials Come
1. Meet them head on
2. Ask for wisdom
3. Understand testing is meant to form and affirm
4. Faith will be the bedrock
5. Consistency will be rewarded
Preparation for the Trial
Pray
Read the Bible
Fast
Worship
Church - know and be known
Mental Worship
If someone were to watch you experience a trial, would they know you are a Christian?
At the end of a trial, is your faith stronger or weaker?
Are your prayer habits preparing you for trials?
Are you known in our church so that you can lean on others and they on you?