James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work.”
Don’t quit, take short cuts, or blame others.
“So that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
When I become productive, I am valuable.
NO
Valuable people are productive.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God" James 1:5
Wisdom is God’s Perspective
Wisdom is Skill in using the truth.
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12
"Who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5
"But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do." James 1:6-8
I am single-minded when I plant my feet in one world by…
Asking God as the ultimate source.
Telling Godly wise people what I heard and asked for their wisdom.
Using the bible as my filter.
Committed to obeying God “first time.”