Cout it all Joy

• James 1:2 (HCSB)
• James 1:3 (HCSB)
• James 1:4 (HCSB)
• James 1:5 (HCSB)
• James 1:6 (HCSB)
• James 1:7 (HCSB)
• James 1:8 (HCSB)

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VS 2-4 James begins with a reminder that when we “meet” various trials to “Count it all Joy”. We can do that because we know that those trials are actually tests of faith that are meant to bring us to maturity. There is a process that includes “steadfastness”.

VS 5-8 Common problem for any time period: lack of wisdom (Wisdom...a God-given and God-centered discernment regarding the practical issues in life. ESV Study Bible)

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