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\f0\b\fs54 \cf2 \cb3 James - Part 1\
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\f1\i\fs32 \cf2 The Christians Field Guide to Trials\
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\f2 \cf6 James 1:1 (ESV) 
\f3\b0 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.\
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\f2\b \cf2 What we need in times of trial:
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\f0\b\fs36 \cf2 1. JOYFUL OPTIMISM.\
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\f2\fs28 \cf6 James 1:2\'963 (ESV) Count
\f3\b0  it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you 
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\f3\b0  that the testing of your faith 
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\f3\b0  steadfastness.\
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\f2\b \cf4 John 16:33 (ESV)
\f3\b0  I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But 
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\f3\b0 ; I have overcome the world.\'94\
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\f3\b0  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. 13 But 
\f2\b rejoice
\f3\b0  insofar as you share Christ\'92s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.\
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\f2\b \cf6 Romans 5:3\'965 (ESV)
\f3\b0  we 
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\f3\b0  in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God\'92s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.\
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\f0\b\fs34 \cf2 \'93Our VALUES determine our EVALUATIONS.\'94\
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\f2\fs28 \cf2 What we need in times of trial:
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\fs36 \cf2 2. A SURRENDERED will.
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\f2\b\fs28 \cf6 James 1:4 (ESV) 
\f3\b0 And 
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\f3\b0  steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, 
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SURRENDER means letting the TEST take you where GOD wants you.
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\cf2 What we need in times of trial:\
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\f0\fs36 \cf2 3. A HUMBLE dependence on God.
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\f2\b\fs28 \cf6 James 1:5 (ESV)
\f3\b0  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. \cf2 \
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\f3\b0  How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.\
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\cf6 James 1:6-7 (ESV)
\f3\b0  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.\
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\cf6 James 1:9\'9611 (ESV)
\f3\b0  Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.\
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\f0\fs36 \cf2 4. An EXPECTATION of blessing.
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\f2\b\fs28 \cf6 James 1:12 (ESV)
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\f3\b0  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 
\f2\b love
\f3\b0  him.
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Sermon in a Sentence:\
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I can face every TRIAL with JOY as I SURRENDER and HUMBLE myself to God\'92s plan for BLESSING and MATURITY in faith.\
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