"Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials
of many kinds, because you
know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not
lacking anything."
James states that perseverance is the product of faith being
tested with many trials. While nobody likes being challenged on his or her
faith, James says to "Consider it pure joy". He says this because
perseverance makes a soul "mature and complete".
Things in life may be turbulent, and you may not feel like holding
on. But have you considered the alternative?
a. Nobody lives without troubles.
b. Christians are not immune, and may face more that their share.
c. How we handle troubles means the difference between being
shallow and bitter, or mature and joyous.
Remember, YOU ARE A WORK IN PROGRESS.
a. You can learn from the blessings
b. You can learn even more from trials.
c. What are you learning right now?
From Dr. Jay Jeffers
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