James reminded believers that those who endure hardship for righteousness’ sake will receive the crown of life. We must also diligently resist temptations to sin. Such spiritual resilience is possible only through the Spirit-inspired power of the crucified Christ and a born-again believer’s desire to please our Savior. Please open your Bible to James chapter one, and listen as we rejoin Pastor Ray Viola for the conclusion of his message on verses twelve through sixteen.
