Sermon

Count it All Joy

June 7, 2020

Text: James 2:1–4

Summary: In our passage this week, James reminds us that we can respond to conflict and trials differently. The World — and indeed our own flesh — has convinced us that trials are something to avoid or escape as quickly as possible, but James says that trials are to be embraced because God is doing His most profound work in our lives during our darkest days. He is transforming us into the image of Christ through our suffering. We can respond to trials with a kingdom mindset and experience joy.

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