“Maintain a Heavenly Focus”

A blessing awaits those who endure trials and maintain an eternal economy.

James 1:2-12

1. Find JOY in God’s nurturing (2).
   1. Trials produce steadfastness/perseverance/endurance (3).
   2. Trials produce spiritual maturity (4).

2. Find WISDOM in God’s care (5a).
   1. Wisdom is generously given (5b).
   2. Asking requires faith without doubt (6).
   3. An antithesis example is given (7-8).

3. Find WORTH in God’s calling (9-11).
   1. The poor are made rich in Christ (9).
   2. The rich should remain humble in Christ (10a).
   3. A metaphor of life’s brevity is shared (10b-11).

4. Find COMFORT in God’s crown (12).
   1. The blessing is real (12a).
   2. The promise is true (12b).