First sermon of the study of the Book of James.
Sermon Questions
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What is the relationship between joy and suffering? Why? How do wealth and poverty usually influence our joy? How should knowing what Christians will receive in the future affect our view of suffering now? What is attractive about being able to consider trials with “pure joy?”
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From where does temptation come? Where is it not from? Where does it lead if not resisted? What thought process have verses 13-18 taught us to go through, and encourage others to go through, when temptation comes?
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Why, in your opinion, does God allow people to go through trials and difficulties? How does a person’s relationship with God change as he or she goes through trials and problems?
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How would you explain to a ten-year-old why a person does something wrong or evil? Why do we often blame God for tempting us when we sin? What can a person do to stop an evil desire from becoming an actual evil act?
