The book of James outlines the position that we should take when we are in stressful situations. Jesus said that in this world, we will have trials and tribulations, but be of good cheer because He has overcome the world. We will be tested on the knowledge we have received from the Word of God. We should hide the Word in our heart so that we will not sin. Sin is bondage, sin is living a lie. The Word of God is Truth. If we know the truth, the truth will set us free from the repulsiveness sin.

When we come to situations that seem to be too stressful or harmful, we should be joyful about it, because God is getting ready to move us to the next level of our spirituality. To move to the next level, we must be tested to find out if we are ready to move to the next level. If we’re not, we will repeat the lesson until we are. So, be joyful in trials, this is where we learn patience.