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Message Notes

Suffering is a gift
James 1:16-18
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

“In some ways suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning, such as the meaning of a sacrifice.”― Viktor E. Frankl (Austrian psychiatrist)

God doesn’t tempt
James 1:13-15
Mathew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
1 Timothy 3:10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

There is a Reward
James 1:12
Mathew 24:13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
Revelation 22:12 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.

Good or Bad, out situation is temporary
James 1:9-11
Romans 8:1 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Psalm 30:5 b Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Seek Understanding
James 1:5-8

So Rejoice
James 1:2-4
Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
Luke 6:40 The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.

Conclusion

Don’t be a Narcissist!
This is a message on how to have the right attitude when suffering not to go out and look for it!
1 Corinthians 7:21 Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so.

Philippians 2:5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

Suffering as a tool to freedom: 
Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.