Faith Under Pressure

Pt. Dave Kenney

James 1:1-12 (MSG)
the very first book (surat) written by James, the brother of Jesus. Written specifically to people.

Endurance When You Need It

James, a servant/slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations; Greetings. James 1:1 (NIV)
No one wants to be a slave, cos there's no freedom, but he represent himself as slave, not Jesus' brother.

Cos slave:
It speaks of absolute obedience
It speaks of absolute humility
It speaks of absolute loyalty - you do whatever the Master told you.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4

endurance = perseverance..

Testing and Trials Produce Endurance