James 5:7-12 | Patience During Suffering? | November 8, 2026

James 5:7-12

Patience During Suffering?

Patience - “Standing Firm Under Trials” 

Background 

Book written 45-48 AD 

Church displaced after Stephen’s death

Economic Exploitation 

Marginalized 

Tension with local authorities 

 Our World Today 

388 Million Christians face persecution 

4,489 Christians killed (93% in Sub-Saharan Africa) 

224,129 Displaced 

Opendoors.org 

1. We trust God’s Faithfulness! (vs 7)

Psalm 34:17-18

2. We protect our worship of God! (vs 8) 

Hebrews 13:14-15 

3. We forgive others! (vs 9) 

Ephesians 4:31-32 

4. We keep serving! (vs 10-11) 

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

5. We trust in God’s control! (vs 11) 

Romans 8:28-29 

6. We hold to our integrity! (vs 12)

Proverbs 11:3