The Value Of Testing In The Development Of Faith

James 1 – Session 3

October 19, 2025

Review:

Tests, trials, temptations: only know the true value of something when (and after) it is tested!

True patience is a strong force of the Holy Spirit, that bears a strong inner witness that grants a confidence that God is at work in every circumstance and that He will sustain you and therefore, you will see His victory!

“Let”, Allow patience …. Can’t “work it up”. Patience is deposited in your reborn spirit. It must be accessed by faith and developed through obedience. (Galatians 5:22; 1 Corinthians 13:4)

Godly patience involves persistent waiting (on relief, results desired), but it is undergirded with confident expectation that the Lord is “at hand” and is “at work”! (Philippians 4:5; Philippians 2:13)

James 1:9 – “Glory in high position (A few examples!)

Child of the Most High God (John 1:12)

Heir of God, joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:16, 17)

Forgiven, made Holy, Righteous, Accepted, Beloved in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-7)

Granted every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-7)

Guaranteed eternal life (John 3:16)

Given Grace in God’s eyes and Favor for life’s journey (Ephesians 2:8,9)

Granted unconditional love (1 John 4:16-18)

Guaranteed victory over death and every enemy (Romans 8:31-37)

Granted an Intercessor in Heaven (Romans 8:34)

James 1:10-11

“The rich …. “Humiliation” what it does NOT mean (See Timothy 6:17,18)

Humble self: Recognize True Security, Identity (tool not source)

James 1:12

The Blessing of enduring temptation

The “Crown” implies that one has come through intense tests, trials, temptations

James 1:13-15

The true source of temptation (We will NOT succeed in our own strength!