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James 1:2-4 (NIRV)

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2 My brothers and sisters, you will face all kinds of trouble. When you do, think of it as pure joy. 3 Your faith will be put to the test. You know that when that happens it will produce in you the strength to continue. 4 The strength to keep going must be allowed to finish its work. Then you will be all you should be. You will have everything you need.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 2) Suffering / Hardship - Consider it a joy to face trials
(v. 2) Joy / Rejoicing - Consider it a joy to face trials
(v. 3) Testing / Tests - Testing used to develop perseverance
(v. 3) Patience / Perseverance / Standing Firm - Perseverance comes from the testing of your faith
(v. 4) Patience / Perseverance / Standing Firm - Perseverance comes from the testing of your faith
(v. 4) Growth / Maturity - Perseverance brings maturity

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 2) Power of Spiritual Thinking - The Easy Way Out (2008-05-05)
(v. 2) NT Commands (part VI) (2011-03-13)
(v. 2) Mind Change - Challenge (2011-11-04)
(v. 2) Heart of Maturity (Methods of Maturing) (2010-04-29)
(v. 2) Life to the Full - Crown not Frown (part 1) (2010-03-27)
(v. 2) 30 Days at the Cross - Problems or Possibilities (2008-08-08)
(v. 2) Day 9 - Trials of Many Kinds (2011-12-12)
(v. 2) Purpose Driven Life - Seeing Life from God's View (2008-05-26)
(v. 3) 30 Days at the Cross - Problems or Possibilities (2008-08-08)
(v. 3) Power of Spiritual Thinking - The Easy Way Out (2008-05-05)
(v. 3) Day 9 - Trials of Many Kinds (2011-12-12)
(v. 3) Heart of Maturity (Methods of Maturing) (2010-04-29)
(v. 3) Mind Change - Challenge (2011-11-04)
(v. 3) Life to the Full - Crown not Frown (part 1) (2010-03-27)
(v. 3) Purpose Driven Life - Seeing Life from God's View (2008-05-26)
(v. 3) NT Commands (part VI) (2011-03-13)
(v. 4) Mind Change - Challenge (2011-11-04)
(v. 4) Heart of Maturity (Methods of Maturing) (2010-04-29)
(v. 4) Life to the Full - Crown not Frown (part 1) (2010-03-27)
(v. 4) 30 Days at the Cross - Problems or Possibilities (2008-08-08)
(v. 4) Purpose Driven Life - Dont Get In A Hurry (2008-06-23)
(v. 4) Power of Spiritual Thinking - The Easy Way Out (2008-05-05)
(v. 4) Day 9 - Trials of Many Kinds (2011-12-12)