James 1: 9-12 Staying Blessed Under Pressure

Habakkuk 3:17-19

In order to stay “blessed” …

1. Practice praise in every experience of life 1:9-10a
   1. Pressure may improve our lot 1:9
   2. Pressure may deteriorate our lot 1:10a
      1. Romans 8:28-29
      2. Matthew 8:19-20
      3. Psalm 119:67, 71
      4. “Adversity has slain its thousands, but prosperity has slain ten of thousands”
      5. James 1: 9-10
      6. 1 Corinthians 4:7
2. Anticipate that life will change 1:10b-11
3. Press toward ultimate joy 1:12
   1. Romans 8:28
   2. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18