Pilgrim

Thank you, that is similar to what I was thinking about.

Would you agree with the following taken from Simon J. Kistemaker's Commentary?

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Practical Considerations in 1:2-4
Verse 2
“Suppose the house burns down or the medical analysis reveals terminal cancer. Should the Christian shout “Praise the Lord!” when calamity strikes? Christians meet frustrations, difficulties, and adversities. They often stumble upon circumstances. Instead of praising God, many often become cynical, skeptical, and even depressed because of these trials. To them and all believers, James declares: “Count it all joy”, when God tests your faith. Remember Job, who triumphed in faith and received God’s richest blessings.”
Verse 3
“A person who is accepted by the admission office of a college or university can say, “I am a student.” But until that person takes tests and examinations, no one can actually affirm that he is a student worthy of the name. The only way to determine the worth of a student’s work is to see his performance on his examination. Dispensing with the examinations would hinder the professors and the school administration in determining the student’s ability.”
By the way, my friend has actually said that his trials have produced the opposite of patience in his life.

Tom


Last edited by Tom; Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:00 PM.