The book of James teaches us that trials are struggle that we face that we didn't ask for or do anything to cause.  As we face these trials we should consider it pure joy.  The joy doesn't come because the trial is fun, but rather the joy comes because we are growing closer to God.  The trial helps us develop our faith "muscles."

Temptation comes from our own sinful desires which when concieved gives birth to sin and sin always leads to death.  Temptation is deadly because all one has to do is just "think" about doing something and the desire will grow and grow.  James tells us the ugly and honest truth- Sin always destorys.  

Click on the blog title or the comment link to see the slides from this week's lesson-   We will examine the trias of Joseph and the temptation of Abraham.

1.  Are you tempted to create your own solution to a               problem and tell a lie?

2.  What is the general result of lying?

3.  What impresses you most about the life of Joseph as   he faced his trials?

4.  Can a trial really make you stronger?

5.  How do you handle a trial different from a temptation?

6.  What area of your life needs prayer as you face trials/ temptations?

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