James 1:1-4

Order

• Intro
• Who was James? (Differences between James and Paul)
• James 1:1-4
• Joy, Knowledge, Perfection
• perspectives on suffering
• perseverance

Key question

Is God more important to me than earthly prosperity and comfort?

Verses

“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

James 1:1-4

“but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

Romans‬ ‭5:3-4‬ ‭NIVUK‬‬