![]() Why we can count it all joy when we meet trials Where in the Scriptures is it written that the old man is to keep himself at the foot of the cross? I have never read that. This scripture has become so twisted through preaching, writings, and songs that nowadays it sounds more like this: “At the foot of the cross is where I want to stand.” Here is an example: “… knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.” Romans 6:6. Throughout the centuries, the Scriptures have provided excellent advice for “the old man”, but it is as though people are deaf in that ear. On the cross or at the foot of the cross? He (the old Adam) cannot manage to count it all joy, even though he gives himself the honorable old name of “penitent sinner.” Nevertheless, he is and will remain “the old Adam.” In every single temptation the old Adam finds a way to express himself, and then there is absolutely no joy in trials and temptation. The same happens with his vanity and honor-seeking, and all other miserable plagues he suffers under. Again, more prayer for the forgiveness of sins. (Romans 6:6) The temptation was too great, and defeat followed. It will not be easy for him to speak about an overcoming life (Revelation 3:5) or about having a crucified flesh. And now, someone argues with him about his rights, and he becomes extremely angry. On the contrary, the old Adam is running around on the ground and is active on all fronts. He is certainly far from being crucified. He forgets all about Christianity, crashing about with words and actions as though Satan himself had been let loose. The old Adam becomes extremely angry one day-someone or something has offended him. A vicious cycle of sin and forgivenessĪ person becomes angry and falls. Then, when there are many trials, there will be many victories, and the result will be unending joy. But was this what James meant when he says that we are to rejoice in our trials? No, on the contrary! He means that we are to overcome in our trials. And in order not to have a bad conscience, they must pray for forgiveness for it all. All their trials are almost a curse because the defeats become so many. ![]() When have we heard of such a joy during trials? If you pay attention to the testimonies among the people of God, you will hear a continuous complaining about defeat and failure in various trials. ![]() James testifies here about an overcoming life: a life of triumph in all our various trials. “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials …” James 1:2.
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