Text: James 1:1-18
1. Looking at ver.2-4, what should be a Christian’s attitude when facing trials?
2. What are common natural responses we have when facing trials?
3. What spiritual ‘fruit’ can come from trials? (vs. 4) Can you think of other benefits arising from difficult circumstances?
4. How does a person receive “Wisdom”? Share a time when you recently prayed and received God’s wisdom.
5. When asking God for guidance, what must we guard against? (v.6)
6. Discuss how the promise of God, as stated in verse 12, can affect a person presently facing difficult times?
7. Where does temptation come from?
8. When have you been tempted by something that seemed “good and perfect” only to find out it was disappointing or harmful?
9. What good does God desire to come from temptations that come our way?
Wrap up:
Any of you facing trials? How’s your attitude? Anyone seeking God’s wisdom for a circumstance?
