If you are suffering because of your faith, James encourages you to consider the prophets who met their suffering with patience. He also gives us the example of Job who met his suffering with perseverance. How are you handling your times of suffering? What effect can suffering have? Scripture reminds us that suffering demonstrates comfort to others; it displays God’s strength in our weakness; it determines the genuineness of our faith; when we suffer for doing right it is commendable; and it develops joy and godly character. When you suffer, be encouraged because you aren’t alone in it. Be encouraged by the example of others who have with patience and perseverance shown us how to walk in godliness.
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