James 1:13-18

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I. DON’T BLAME GOD

1. THE SOURCE OF TEMPTATION IS NOT GOD

a. Evil does not compel God

b. God does not compel evil

2. THE COURSE OF SIN BEGINS IN US

a. Lust is the start

b. Death is the end

II. BE BLESSED BY GOD

1. THE SOURCE OF ALL GOOD IS GOD

a. God is always good

b. Good is always a gift from God

2. THE COURSE OF NEW LIFE BEGINS WITH GOD

a. His will is the start

b. His harvest is the end

James 1:9-12

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I. GLORY IN THE UNSEEN

a. Unseen exaltation

b. Unseen humiliation

c. Unseen valuation

II. GLORY IN THE CROWN

a. Blessed through perseverance

b. Blessed when approved

c. Blessed by His promise

James 1:5-8

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I. ASK GOD
a. Towards maturity.
b. For divine wisdom.
c. Confident in His merciful generosity.
d. Guaranteed to receive.

II. ASK IN FAITH
a. Without doubt
b. Without wavering
c. With expectation
d. With decisiveness

James 1:1-4

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I. Greeting with service

A. Serve gratefully

B. Serve pastorally


II. Embrace with joy

A. Understanding the purpose

B. Validating your faith

C. Producing endurance


III. Mature through endurance

A. Surrendering to the process

B. Completing the course

C. Sufficient by sanctification