Evangelical Preacher James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life… I. IN THE PRESENT LIFE MEN ARE EXPOSED TO TEMPTATIONS, 1. Men are tempted when assailed by Satan. 2. Men are tempted by their fellow-creatures. 3. Men are tempted by the afflictions and privations of life. II. MEN ARE REQUIRED TO ENDURE TEMPTATION. 1. When it is borne in a spirit of unflinching piety. 2. When it induces the cultivation of a spirit of dependence on God. 3. When it is not allowed to hinder progress in piety. III. THE REWARD OF SUCH AS ENDURE TEMPTATION. 1. Great dignity. 2. The enduring character of their reward. IV. THE SECURITY OF THIS REWARD. (Evangelical Preacher.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. |
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