Perseverance Under Trials

When trials come, what is our response? Do we trust that God will not allow something that will overwhelm us?
Or do we doubt Him and try to avoid the trial with our own ideas and effort?
If we trust God and persevere through our trials, it shows our true faith in Him.

James 1:12

I.) Blessed are those that persevere through trials.

Luke 6:20-22, James 1:2-4, Psalm 94:12, Proverbs 3:11-12, 1 Peter 1:6-7

II.) Those who persevere are approved of God.
2 Corinthians 10:18, Proverbs 17:3, Romans 14:18, Zechariah 13:9, 1 Peter 5:10

III.) Those who persevere will receive the crown of life.
2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4, Matthew 25:34, Luke 22:28-30, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 3:21

IV.) Those who persevere, love God.
1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 5:3, 1 Peter 1:8, 1 Corinthians 8:3, 1 Corinthians 16:22

Food for thought: Perseverance reveals our true faith in God.