#Speaker/Raymond 
#James 


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


We hate to be exposed. 
Nothing exposings us like sufering

***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.