Genuine Religion

Genuine Religions Is Demonstrated by Patience in Trials and Temptations, vv. 2-18

A. The Purpose of Trials, vv. 2-12

1. Trials strengthens faith, vv. 6-8
2. Trials develop character, v. 3
3. Trials bring rewards, v. 12

B. The Pedigree of Temptations, vv. 13-15

1. The seed of temptation is lust, v. 14
2. The conception of temptation is sin, v. 15
3. The birth of sin is death.

C. The Purpose of God, vv. 16-18

1. The Father is good.
2. The Father is illuminating.
3. The Father is immutable.

Genuine Religion Is Demonstrated by Godly Conduct, vv. 19-27

A. Swift to hear and to obey, vv. 22 & 27

1. Visit the fatherless.
2. Help the widows.
3. Stay pure.

B. Slow to speak, v. 26

1. He is meek.
2. His tongue is tame.
3. His spirit is teachable.

C. Slow to wrath, vv. 19-20

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