1. - Living On The Edge
The ART of SurvivalAn Attitude to EmbraceJames 1:2-4Introduction: 3 Observations about life in a fallen world1. Trials are inevitable.Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as thoughsomething strange were happening to you.1 Peter 4:12These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you willhave tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”John 16:3312Everyone who wants to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will bepersecuted; 13 and evil persons and impostors will keep on going from bad to worse,deceiving others and being deceived themselves.2 Timothy 3:12-132. Trials tend to “make us” or “break us.”3. Victims fail to move beyond asking “why” and remain stuck in their pain.For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge1
The ART of SurvivalAn Attitude to EmbraceJames 1:2-4A word from God to those whose world is “falling apart.”1 James,a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes whoare dispersed abroad: Greetings. 2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encountervarious trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And letendurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking innothing.James 1:1-41. What can I control when my world falls apart?Answer: MY ATTITUDEJames 1:2“Consider” – evaluate, calculate, choose“All joy” – an attitude literally “unmixed, or pure joy”“Trials” – surrounded byLuke 10:302. What must I do to make it through today?Answer: ENDURE / PERSEVEREJames 1:3“Knowing” – by experience perspective“Testing” – to approve, to purify, to demonstrate as genuine“Endurance” – hupo-meno staying powerFor more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge2
The ART of SurvivalAn Attitude to EmbraceJames 1:2-43. What hope do I have for tomorrow?Answer: God will take the WORST and use it for my BEST.James 1:4“Let perseverance” – allow, cooperate with God’s work so that you will become “Perfect” – mature, ripe, full-grown“Complete” – full, all parts being well-rounded and developed, lacking nothingHow God uses adversity to mature us1. We are forced to DEPEND on God at a new level. Left to ourselves, we tend to beself-sufficient, proud, and insensitive to God.2. We are WEANED from the temporal, the urgent, and the worldly affairs of life. Weare forced to REEXAMINE our values, priorities, commitments, and future.3. Trials allow us to WITNESS first-hand the reality and power of God. Our needbecomes the vehicle of God’s grace; our problems the object of His power.4. They serve as an awesome TESTIMONY to the unbelieving world. How we endurehardship shows the world how real God is.5. We become sensitive, caring, and compassionate CHRIST-LIKE people. Those whohave been hurt deeply tend to love deeply.For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge3
The ART of SurvivalAn Attitude to EmbraceJames 1:2-4Discussion Questions:1. Share a negative experience in your past that (although difficult) has had positiveresults in your life.2. Although very normal, why is it important to get beyond asking “why?”3. What is an area in your life right now that qualifies as a trial, or “world-breaker”?4. Take a moment and walk through the three “what” questions that God gives us inJames 1:2-4.5. Discuss how you can put this truth into practice in your current situations. Close witha time of upholding each other in prayer.For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge4
The ART of SurvivalA Resource to Ask ForJames 1:5-8Introduction: A brief review1 James,a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes whoare dispersed abroad: Greetings. 2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encountervarious trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And letendurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking innothing.James 1:1-4The principle “Don’t ask why, ask what.”Three “what” questions survivors ask:1. What can I control when my world falls apart?2. What must I do to make it through today?3. What hope do I have for tomorrow?The answer God’s sovereignty goodness He will take my worst circumstancesand use them for my best if I will trust Him and not bail out of His spiritual maturityprocess.For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge1
The ART of SurvivalA Resource to Ask ForJames 1:5-8I. The problem – sometimes we get “stuck” in our pain.II. The solution – God promises help for those who are “stuck.”5 Butif any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generouslyand without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But he must ask in faith without anydoubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by thewind. 7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from theLord, 8 being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.James 1:5-8 God’s offer supernatural WISDOM Our responsibility to ASK God’s attitude when we come OPEN & GENEROUSFor more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge2
The ART of SurvivalA Resource to Ask ForJames 1:5-8III. The one condition – We receive God’s wisdom only when we “ask in faith, withoutany doubting.”To “ask in faith” means “Without any doubting” means Conclusion – Four things you must do to get unstuck1. Admit you’re stuck.2. Admit you can’t do it on your own.3. Ask God for supernatural wisdom.4. Be willing to do whatever God’s wisdom demands of you.For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge3
The ART of SurvivalA Resource to Ask ForJames 1:5-8Discussion Questions:1. According to Scripture, what is “wisdom?” How does this differ from our conventionalthinking and use of the term?2. What attitude permeates this passage with regard to God’s sympathy andunderstanding of our “getting stuck” in adversity?3. Discuss the one condition necessary to receive this supernatural gift of wisdom togrow through the pain in our trials. (cross reference – John 7:17, Romans 12:1)4. What step will you need to take to receive the wisdom God promises to give you inyour present situation?For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge4
The ART of SurvivalA Theology to BelieveJames 1:9-12Introduction: A mythical story and a brief reviewA definitionDis-cour-age-ment (-ment) n. - to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; to lose heart.The questionWhere are you most prone to struggle with discouragement?Discouragement is the #1 destroyer of God’s plans for our lives; just before wereceive God’s highest and best, many of us throw in the towel.For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge1
The ART of SurvivalA Theology to BelieveJames 1:9-12God’s plan for slaying the dragon of discouragementA - AttitudeGod’s will in adversity – JOYFUL ENDURANCE2 Considerit all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that thetesting of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, sothat you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.James 1:2-4R - ResourceGod’s promise in the process – SUPERNATURAL WISDOM5 Butif any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generouslyand without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But he must ask in faith without anydoubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by thewind. 7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from theLord, 8 being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.James 1:5-8T - TheologyGod’s prescription for perseverance – DIVINE PERSPECTIVE9 Butthe brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; 10 and the richman is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. 11 Forthe sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and thebeauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuitswill fade away. 12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has beenapproved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to thosewho love Him.James 1:9-12For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge2
The ART of SurvivalA Theology to BelieveJames 1:9-12Hanging tough in tough times demand we:1. Get God’s perspective on our circumstances. How? By looking at our circumstances, through the eyes of FAITH.2. Get God’s perspective on our future. James 1:12aHow? By looking at our future, through the lens of HOPE.3. Get God’s perspective on our motivation. James 1:9-11James 1:12aHow? By looking at our motivation, through the lens of LOVE.Summary/review – You can slay the dragon of discouragement!1. Re-evaluate your circumstances. The test: is my faith in things that are perishable or things that are PERMANENT?2. Re-evaluate your focus. The test: is my hope determined by the size of my problems or the certainty ofGod’s PROMISES?3. Re-evaluate your motivation. The test: is the primary motivation of my heart to LOVE CHRIST or simply get reliefand please myself?For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge3
The ART of SurvivalA Theology to BelieveJames 1:9-12Discussion Questions:1.Write out simply and clearly in one sentence what currently (or potentially)discourages you the most right now.2. Share with someone your answer to question number one if you are comfortable andit’s appropriate to do so.3. Discuss the power of perspective as it relates to your situation. Walk through thethree points made in James 1:9-12 and talk about how they shed light on the specificchallenges you are facing.4. Pray for someone you know who is having a “broken world” experience.For more resources, go to LivingontheEdge.orgCopyright 2022 Chip Ingram and Living on the Edge4
God's plan for slaying the dragon of discouragement A - Attitude God's will in adversity - JOYFUL ENDURANCE 2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in .
May 02, 2018 · D. Program Evaluation ͟The organization has provided a description of the framework for how each program will be evaluated. The framework should include all the elements below: ͟The evaluation methods are cost-effective for the organization ͟Quantitative and qualitative data is being collected (at Basics tier, data collection must have begun)
Silat is a combative art of self-defense and survival rooted from Matay archipelago. It was traced at thé early of Langkasuka Kingdom (2nd century CE) till thé reign of Melaka (Malaysia) Sultanate era (13th century). Silat has now evolved to become part of social culture and tradition with thé appearance of a fine physical and spiritual .
On an exceptional basis, Member States may request UNESCO to provide thé candidates with access to thé platform so they can complète thé form by themselves. Thèse requests must be addressed to esd rize unesco. or by 15 A ril 2021 UNESCO will provide thé nomineewith accessto thé platform via their émail address.
̶The leading indicator of employee engagement is based on the quality of the relationship between employee and supervisor Empower your managers! ̶Help them understand the impact on the organization ̶Share important changes, plan options, tasks, and deadlines ̶Provide key messages and talking points ̶Prepare them to answer employee questions
Dr. Sunita Bharatwal** Dr. Pawan Garga*** Abstract Customer satisfaction is derived from thè functionalities and values, a product or Service can provide. The current study aims to segregate thè dimensions of ordine Service quality and gather insights on its impact on web shopping. The trends of purchases have
Chính Văn.- Còn đức Thế tôn thì tuệ giác cực kỳ trong sạch 8: hiện hành bất nhị 9, đạt đến vô tướng 10, đứng vào chỗ đứng của các đức Thế tôn 11, thể hiện tính bình đẳng của các Ngài, đến chỗ không còn chướng ngại 12, giáo pháp không thể khuynh đảo, tâm thức không bị cản trở, cái được
Le genou de Lucy. Odile Jacob. 1999. Coppens Y. Pré-textes. L’homme préhistorique en morceaux. Eds Odile Jacob. 2011. Costentin J., Delaveau P. Café, thé, chocolat, les bons effets sur le cerveau et pour le corps. Editions Odile Jacob. 2010. Crawford M., Marsh D. The driving force : food in human evolution and the future.
Le genou de Lucy. Odile Jacob. 1999. Coppens Y. Pré-textes. L’homme préhistorique en morceaux. Eds Odile Jacob. 2011. Costentin J., Delaveau P. Café, thé, chocolat, les bons effets sur le cerveau et pour le corps. Editions Odile Jacob. 2010. 3 Crawford M., Marsh D. The driving force : food in human evolution and the future.
