Four of the key themes spoken of in James are the testing of faith, faith and works, joy in trials, and prayer. As strange as it sounds when you first hear it, James says, (New International Version, James 1:2-3) "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” This verse clearly states that
Four of the key themes spoken of in James are the testing of faith, faith and works, joy in trials, and prayer. As strange as it sounds when you first hear it, James says, (New International Version, James 1:2-3) "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” This verse clearly states that