James 1:2-5,12 (NIV) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,
3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance
finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you
lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will
be given to you…12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the
test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.