The Big Idea: God is always good, and remembering His goodness protects us from deception in trials and temptations.
e will explore three essential truths James teaches that anchor us when we are tempted to doubt God:
1. We must guard our hearts against deception (v.16).
2. We must remember that God only gives good and perfect gifts (v.17).
3. We must rest in the greatest proof of God’s goodness: our salvation (v.18).
Our Response:
• Practice remembering God’s goodness daily.
• Practice asking Him for wisdom in trials.
• Practice interpreting your circumstances through His unchanging character.
• Practice until trust becomes instinct and deception loses its power.
