The approving of our faith tests it to determine its value, not its failure point. Our approval of faith is more precious than gold (1 Peter 1:7). We are looking for the strong areas and building them up.
We are learning to properly apply our defenses against our enemies.
The Sin Nature – Know (Romans 6:4–6); Reckon (Romans 6:11); Yield (Romans 6:13).
Satan – Put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–18).
The World System – Crucified to the world (Galatians 6:14); Not abusing it (1 Corinthians 7:31).
We maintain our daily armor: the breastplate of love and faith, and the helmet of salvation (1 Thessalonians 5:8).
Faith is taking God at His word (Hebrews 11:1). It is always based upon a promise (Romans 8:24). Misapplying promises to other people groups is not faith. Living by law is not faith (Galatians 3:12). The law was a child-training tool to bring the Israelites to faith in Christ (Galatians 3:24).
Approving our faith works out patience (James 1:3). Patience is holding out under circumstances. Patience may be used alongside long-suffering and joy (Colossians 1:11). We are to pursue patience (1 Timothy 6:11). We are to carefully follow the teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love, and patience that Paul left as an example for us (2 Timothy 3:10–11). When we desire to live godly, we will face persecution (2 Timothy 3:12).
Patience works out maturity (James 1:4). Maturity (“perfect”) means to bring something to its intended end. When the situation entirely comes together, the result is that we lack nothing.
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