Harris Creek Baptist Church

SUMMARY Are you going through any trials right now? Where are you most tempted in life? Living in a broken, sin-filled world, guarantees that you will face trials and temptations. David Marvin teaches through James 1:1-18, showing us how we can walk through the trials and temptations of life in this world. KEY TAKEAWAYS -Scripture doesn’t teach “if” we will face trials, but rather “when” we will face trials. They are guaranteed on this earth. -When you embrace trials as a Christian, God uses them to grow and strengthen your faith. -Don’t make the mistake of walking away from God when trials come. -The Christian life is a process of sanctification, which simply means to become more like Jesus. -God doesn’t create the pain and problems of this world—they are because of us and sin—but He does use them for our ultimate good when we trust and follow Him. -You’ve never had a conversation with someone about needing to be less peaceful or calm. Our default setting is the opposite: anxiety, worry, fear, etc. -If we d