Jesus said we should “rejoice and be exceedingly glad” when we are persecuted or slandered for righteousness and the sake of His name, for then our reward in heaven will be great (Matthew 5:10-12). We are to consider our trials entirely as blessings, reasons to rejoice. We should not complain about our troubles or consider them as mixed blessings. We are commanded to begin considering trials as reasons for “all joy.” This command applies to all trials, all unpleasant, difficult troubles we may encounter. We are to begin “considering” something in a different way than we have in the past. The implication is that we are not doing it now, but we are to start and continue doing what is commanded. James 1:2 begins with a command in the aorist tense, indicating something we should begin doing. The e-book is called “ 7 Spiritual Tests – During the COVID-19 Trial” and is available as a free PDF.
The series is based on a 29-page e-Book on Biblical trials and God’s testing, and how Christians should behave. The previous post was on the “4 Troubling T’s of Biblical Trials, Tribulations, Temptation and Testing.” To begin the series with the introduction which includes an outline with links to the various posts, please go to “ Christlike During the COVID-19 Trial.” This is the 3rd in a series of articles examining the trials God allows to test His children, using COVID-19 as an example. This Bible Scripture on patience describes the purpose of trials in the lives of Christians and what our response should be. This Bible study will examine the meaning of James 1:2-4. Have you ever experienced trouble that tried your faith and wondered how you should respond? The Bible has much to say about trials in the lives of God’s Children. James 1:2-4 Joy During Trials Produces Patience and Spiritual Maturity
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