How to Persevere in Tough Times

James was surrounded by and responsible for a community in .

James 1:2-5

you face trials of many kinds…

it…

consider it pure , my brothers and sisters…

When our circumstances deteriorate, the artificial, what’s-in-it-for-me faith deteriorates right along with it.

Whenever you face trials of many kinds, consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters  because you know that the testing of your faith produces . 

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and , not lacking anything.

V5 If any of you lacks , you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.