#Speaker/Raymond 
#James 


> [!bible]- James 1:2-4
> ![[Jas 1#2..4]]


We hate to be exposed. 
Nothing exposing us like suffering

***What we know and believe about suffering will affect how we handle suffering.***

See steadfast -> dict.com

Testing produces steadfastness (perseverance)

## Why do we find joy in our trials
1. Testing is what refines us!
	1. 1 peter 1:6-7
	2. We are refined much like gold or silver is refined
	3. 10:20
	4. In our suffering we are being drawn closer to God 
	5. Isa 43:1-2
2. Suffering strengthens our faith
	1. We discover if we have genuine faith!
	2. Rom 1:17
	3. Faith is like a muscle, as we stretch it we strengthen it
	4. 1 cor 1:8-9
	5. Psa 73:23-25
3. Steadfastness finishes the race
	1. Steadfastness is one of the best badges to the christian faith
	2. You are contently in prayer
		1. rom 12:12
		2. heb 12:1 ?
	3. 2 cor 1:6
	4. Let us look like shad meshak and benny
	5. **Trials are a joy when God is our goal!**
	6. Rev 21:1-5

FIght the fight finish the race