Looking to God in our trials
Vitaliy Kravchenko · James 1:1–12 · Jun 26, 2023
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The main point
God uses trials to mature us, and gives wisdom to those who ask.
About this message
James tells scattered believers under persecution to count it joy when they face all kinds of trials. Vitaliy Kravchenko walks through James 1:1-12 and explains the purpose of trials, the hope of asking God for wisdom in faith, and the right attitude toward wealth and poverty, ending with the crown of life promised to those who love God.
For anyone going through a trial and asking why.
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