Question: What trial in your life has you at a crossroads?
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Theme of James: Our eternally secure position in Christ fortifies our daily struggle to become like Christ
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You will either be Defined by the trial or Refined by the trial
God’s reason for the trial:
1. Is a test to train you, not derail you
“Affliction is how we move from abstract knowledge of God to a personal encounter with God” – Tim Keller
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Gospel Takeaway: God uses every trial to create a future version of you that is more like Jesus
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Prayer:
1. Lord, give me courage to count all joy while facing
2. Lord, I trust that you will use this trial to accomplish