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Day 29

 

TESTS

 

As children in school we often had "tests". If I paid attention in class and kept up the assignments the "tests" were easy; but if I didn't pay attention they were hard.

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As adults we have "tests". If you wish to drive a car you must pass the drivers"test". To work for the government you must pass civil service "tests". Doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses, mechanics must all pass the "tests" of their disciplines.

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As believers in Jesus Christ we too face "tests". James 1:2 says, "Consider it all joy...knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. If we were to follow through in James chapter 1 we would see several "tests". What follows has been gleaned from the Dakes Annotated Reference Bible.

James 1

The test of faith -vv5-8

The test of humility -vv9-11

The test of endurance -v12

The test of temptation -vv13-16

The test of appreciation -v17

The test of the new birth -v18

The test of Christian living -vv19-21

The test of obedience -vv22-25

The test of pure religion -vv26-27

The test of your faith is precious,

see 1 Peter 1:7.

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How do you and I face the "tests"? Do we give in immediately or do we endure with patience? Do I trust instead of worry? Will I pass the "test"? For your encouragement; we have an anchor in Jesus Christ. We have an advocate in Jesus Christ. Knowing HIM we have a resource person; we have the Holy Spirit who walks along side to help.

 

Read:

James 1

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