bible_study/Sermon Notes/1-21-24.md

#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