bible_study/Sermon Notes/01-28-24.md

#James #Speaker/Chris

[!bible]- James 1:5-8 !Jas 1#5..8

1. Connection to trials

When we are in a trial God is asking us to come to Him. To get past the trial we need wisdom

2. The characteristics of Godly wisdom

1. Wisdom is additive
2. Wisdom is given generously when asked for it
   1. Generously: All we need and more!
   2. The asking part is hard.
      1. How do you ask? Prayer
      2. Wisdom can be tied to our prayer life!
      3. 1thes 5:23
3. Given without reproach (~11:00)
4. Wisdom is to be received and applied by faith

3. Construction of Wisdom

1. What is the definition of wisdom?
   1. There is a diff between worldly and Godly wisdom
   2. 1Cor 9#18..25
      1. Godly wisdom is foolishness to the world
   3. There is joy in trials because God hasn't given upon us
   4. Phil 1:15
   5. Jude 1:24
   6. Phil

God is prepping us for doing more works for Him!

John MacArthur? trials sermon

God uses trials to take our focus off of wordily things Not bad but wordily and have not value:

• money
• jobs
• reputations Evil things: Sin

The essence of a trial is: we are put in a position by God (~28:00)