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God uses Test to help us grown and mature

Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be

mature and complete, not lacking anything.

James 1:4

Tests Help Us Grow• Testing from without– Trials – Personal loss

• Testing from within–Temptations–Not from God

• Testing by His Word

Blessed is the man whom God corrects;

so do not despise the discipline of the

Almighty. Job 5:17 NIV

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and

when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;

the flames will not set you ablaze.Isaiah 43:2 NIV

• Temptation is not from God• Satan wants to ruin

your witness • Satan know when

to attack

Testing By Temptation

Be prepared-HALT

hungry

angry

lonely

tired

No temptation has seized youexcept what is common to man.

And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted

beyond what you can bear. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)

…Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is

—his good, pleasing and perfect will.Romans 12:2

Are you trusting Him grow and mature YOU through your trials ?