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How does God bring us to Christ through trials?

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God uses trials to draw us away from ourselves and towards Christ, who is our hope and strength.

Trials are a means by which God directs believers to lean fully on Christ. As stated in the sermon, when trials come, they help strip away our self-reliance and direct our eyes to Christ, the end of the law and our righteousness. This parallels the admonition in James to count it all joy, as trials produce perseverance and deepen our understanding of reliance upon God's grace. In this way, trials are not merely obstacles but divine instruments for spiritual renewal, ultimately guiding us to behold our completeness in Christ.
Scripture References: James 1:2-3

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Clay Curtis · Dec 16, 2009
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