IMPACT!!
“Being Able To Take A Punch”
James 1:1-18

 I. Life’s challenges (trials) should make our faith stronger.  V2-3, 12

A.  Life’s challenges should give us joy not concern.
B.  When challenges come our faith grows into perseverance, which leads to maturity, and ultimately to the crown of life.

II. To get through the challenges of life we need to ask for Godly wisdom and believe we will receive it.  V5-8

 III. Rich and poor an example of life’s trials.  V9-11

 IV. A warning:  There is a difference between   trials and temptations.  V13-18 

A Simple Formula

1. The good things is life are from God.
2. The evil things in life are from Satan.
3. The challenges we have are just life.