I'll Be Honest I'll Be Honest

In James 1:12-16, the passage highlights the blessedness of those who endure trials, emphasizing the eventual reward of eternal life promised to those who remain steadfast in their faith. It warns against attributing temptation to God, affirming that temptation arises from one's own desires rather than divine influence. The progression from desire to sin to death underscores the seriousness of succumbing to temptation, urging believers not to be deceived but to remain vigilant in their faith.

0:00 - Introduction
1:50 - Teaching on James is tougher than it would appear on the forefront.
3:34 - God can't be tempted with evil?
6:37 - Temptation, tested, peirasmos?
9:33 - Why am I doing this word study?
11:13 - Trial versus being tempted to sin?
14:54 - What does peirasmos lead to in both cases?
15:30 - First—the positive view of peirasmos.
21:46 - Second—the negative sense of the word.
22:42 - Is the desire for sex a bad desire?
29:53 - Notice "fully grown" in verse 15.
31:35 - Let us combine together the positive and the negative views of this word being used.
37:18 - A list of the ways we blame God for our sin.
46:31 - We must be steadfast!
47:22 - Are you unmerciful?
59:24 - Not purposely sinning in a day?
1:01:40 - Closing prayer.

I especially want to speak to those of you who are currently using God's sovereignty against yourself. And I say against yourself, because that's exactly what you're doing. If your reasoning is like this: "Well, God's sovereign, and you know he chooses whom he will, so I can't do anything. He's going to have to do it. It's all I've got to wait for him to do it, you see. I mean, I can't save myself. If I'm going to be saved, he must save me. I mean, he has mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will. He'll show compassion. He elects some, and some he doesn't. And so God's got to do this thing."

Tim Conway | Series: James, Part 3 | Believer, though you may be lowly in this world, do you rejoice in the great riches that await you in paradise with Christ? While the world may pursue what they believe brings true honor in this life, we must remain steadfast, enduring trials and suffering, honoring the Lord.

(0:00) Introduction
(0:59) Notice the emphasis on having joy in the book of James.
(6:28) First—consider the lowly brother.
(14:32) Charles Spurgeon on who is truly honored before God.
(28:32) Ephesians 2 tells us of the great height to which those who are lowly will be exalted.
(37:19) God’s Word shows us that we possess the greatest riches in the universe.
(39:35) Second—consider the rich…
(46:51) How do we define wealth?
(52:19) Third—consider the man who remains steadfast under trial.
(57:52) Closing prayer

Jimmy Downing | 8:12 | Excerpt (from The Substitutionary Sacrifice: Jesus Paid It All) | Jesus Christ crushed the head of the serpent, yet Isaiah 53 states that God the Father crushed Christ—Christ was bruised so that the serpent's head would be bruised. Through the Savior bearing this condemnation for us and then rising again, we have received life and escaped the wrath to come. Glory to God!

Believer, do you consistently seek wisdom from the LORD? Wisdom encompasses more than just knowledge; it entails the righteous application of knowledge in one's life. You don't have any wisdom if you know the right way and you don't go down it. Believer, we need to diligently pursue wisdom, as it forms the foundation for making righteous decisions and leading a life that pleases God.

0:00 Introduction
3:29 Who Should Be the Wisest People on Earth?
7:26 What Is Wisdom?
15:14 Tim's Definition of Wisdom After Considering the Context of Scripture
32:40 Wisdom or Weightlifting?
34:45 The First Motive for Asking for Wisdom Is Need
42:17 God Does Not Reprove You for Coming to Him for Wisdom
49:58 James Now Warns Us Against Doubt

Stuart shared the following exhortation prior to a morning prayer meeting at the 2024 Fellowship Conference. The thoughts shared really helped put prayer in perspective: in view of our Father's vast universe, He yet looks down and hears us!