1. THE CROWN OF LIFE
James 1:12

2. Definition Trial – Hardship, difficulty; can come from God
Temptation – Enticing to sin; not from God; from Satan

3. Trials
Outward trials that we must patiently and triumphantly endure that produce spiritual maturity in us and give us a strong sense of inner peace

4. Wisdom
When we face these trials, we must ask God to give us wisdom to endure and overcome them successfully.

5. Scriptures
I Peter 1:6-9
I Peter 4:12-13
James 1:12

6. The Test
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trials.”

7. The Result
“for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life.”
Revelation 2:10
2 Timothy 4:8
I Peter 5:4
I Corinthians 4:25

8. The Promise “which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
1 John 2:25
2 Timothy 2:12