James chapter one (We will be reading out of the NASB).
1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,
To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.
2 Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Verse 1:
Bound servant- bound to Christ.
Twelve tribes- believing Jews.
17 But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison. And he said, “Report these things to James and the brothers.” Then he left and went to another place. Romans 12:17
Verse 2:
We are to have Joy when trials come.
Some Bibles say temptation instead of trials.
Our joy is to be complete and nothing but Joy when we face temptation/trials in our lives.
12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:12
Verse 3:
Some versions use trying, proving, or enduring which leads to the idea of testing.
This verse talks about patience and by having patience this will produce endurance of faith.
7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which perishes though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 1 Peter 1:7
Verse 4:
Patience needs to develop and be unhindered and made to completion. This means that patience needs to reach its end, this could be give reference to the Lord's work.
19 By your endurance you will gain your lives. Luke 21:19
Verse 5:
This is talking about if we need wisdom just ask God for wisdom. If we ask for this God will grant us wisdom because He is a good and generous God.
9 So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, to discern between good and evil. For who is capable of judging this great people of Yours?” 1 Kings 3:9
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