Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lordthat the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
James NKJV. Thought 1. Just imagine the actual moment when Christ will crown us with the crown of life. I go to prepare a place for you. John NKJV cf. He already knew it all but they didn't, and so He tested them so they could see. This tempting is actually testing and is a way to learn the truth about ourselves. Truth comes out in the time of trial. When everything is going great, when everything is running smoothly, I don't know the truth about myself.
John NKJV. Revelation NKJV. James - Temptations and trials, the Basic Facts. Sermon Tone Analysis. Introduction: the path of life is not an easy path to walk. Then we must obey four imperatives: count -a joyful attitude know -an understanding mind let , -a surrendered will ask -a heart that wants to believe B.
When you encounter various trials v. The Needed Attitude v. God tells us to count — a joyful attitude. What matter the most to you? Job NKJV 2. God tells us to know something — an understanding mind. God tested Abraham in order to increase his faith 2 1 Peter - Testing works for us not against us.
Seeking whom he may devour 1P b God tests us to bring out the best Romans cf. God tells us to let something happen — a surrendered will v. Patience, endurance, and the ability to keep going when things get tough! Jonah is an illustration of this. James D. He perfects his task and purpose for being on earth a little bit more. Complete : A person becomes more and more complete in all parts You will become wholly fit, entire, perfectly sound, complete with no weaknesses, flaws, defects, or shortcomings.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,.
Strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. So that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. Proverbs You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
Galatians I was afraid that in some way the tempter had tempted you and that our labors might have been in vain. Haynes Jr. Rhonda Stoppe. The same Greek and Hebrew words are used in Scripture for both temptation and trial.
The distinction depends on intent and motivation. Is the difficult situation for the purpose of tearing down? Is it for the purpose of building up? Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Remember, sin is that which is anti-God. Therefore, God will never lead someone to sin; doing so goes against His very nature. Both situations involve challenge. In either situation, we are to remain faithful to the Lord and believe He will reveal the reason in due time.
If we are obedient in a temptation, we will resist the Devil, and he will flee from us.
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