Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
James 1.12

When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Don't be deceived, my dear brothers.
James 1.13-16

When difficult things are happening in your life, it really is a good thing.

Another thing: Something cannot be from God and from the enemy. If something is happening to you and has a spiritual aspect, it must be from one or the other. It cannot be from both, because God is perfect and pure and not fallen. The enemy is a fallen angel. There is nothing cool about a fallen angel. Nothing cool or pitiful. He chose to rise against our Father.

I want to warn you, my dear ones. The enemy can come against you in the image of an angel, because is a fallen one. Always check things against the Scripture. Please, my friends. Please be careful.


...look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
James 1.27b