Patience When Tried From Without

Patience - When Tried From Without

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I have taken two kinds of tests in my life. Those I am prepared for and those that I was not prepared for. The same is true in our Christian walk - some trials catch us completely off guard, while others we can see coming from a distance. Today we're going to examine how our faith responds when we face unexpected trials and temptations that come from outside circumstances beyond our control.

I. The Recipients of This Teaching (Verse 1)

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Just like those early Jewish Christians, we live in a world that is increasingly hostile to biblical values and Christian principles. We face temptations and trials that come from living in a fallen world system that opposes God. The lessons James teaches these scattered believers a...