True Joy isn't based on some felling but upon the reality of God being in control of all things and His special grace towards His Church.

How do you respond to trials- Do you act no like those who are not Christians- James commands that our attitudes be that of a person who is completely convinced of God's sovereignty. God's sovereignty is the ground for us responding in joy knowing that our testing of faith brings about patience and patience having its way bringing us to maturity.

As Christians, trials are apart of of lives. How we endure, how we walk through a trial is a commentary on our spiritual maturity and faith. --If we are God's and Christ servants we are to expect trials and we are to expect our brother and sisters to face trials. The church on earth is a community of suffering but never without hope. Christ is the true and only head of the church and He has suffered victoriously on our behalf. Praise the Lord for such a gracious Savior who has experienced trials and knows how to comfort those in need.

Are you a servant of God and HIs Son Christ Jesus- You see the question is not if you are a servant because you are- You are either serving the flesh and sin or you have been redeemed to serve God, in keeping with the first commandment. --Now, as a christian can you give testimony and say like James you are a servant of God and Christ Jesus and it be without hypocrisy-

The book of James is an outstanding book for eery believer to commit to memory.--It's Theme is Undefiled Religion. Something we desperately need in our day is wisdom to discern between true religion to that which is altered and changed by human invention.

The Apostle Paul gives some prescriptions to the Thessalonians as he brings his second letter to a close.----How healthy is your church- How well does it measure up to Apostolic tradition- Are busybodies allowed to roam through the congregation- Have the faithful become weary in doing all that they are supposed to do-

Church discipline is a mark of a true Church. However, how it is carried out is just as important.

Paul closes this epistle with three essential blessings every church member should strive to see in their own fellowship. The blessing of Peace, the Lord's Presence, and Grace are I think undervalued and replaced with the innovative.

Ever Christian sitting in any church worth sitting in has learned that there primary goal is God's glory.--But what does this look like when the church is a minority and suffers for the kingdom of God- Paul helps us with this by addressing the Thessalonians, exhorting them to stand fast because they are glorifying God and edifying the Body of Christ.