3 Qualities You Must Possess During Trials

Trials are troubles, tribulations, persecutions from the devil that come to a true believer in Christ Jesus to weaken your strength and focus. Though trials are attacks from the enemy, God sees them as tests. You cannot be a true Christian and not have trials. The ‘3 Qualities You Must Possess During Trials’ are necessary for every Christian going through trials.

Trials come from the enemy. There are 3 Qualities listed in this verse that Apostle James wants every believer to possess when going through trials….

1. Quick to hear…Attentiveness 
2. Slow to speak….Quietness 
3. Slow to wrath….Self-Control

“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” James 1:19

This verse starts with ‘so then’ meaning it’s a continuation of what has been said before. The context of this verse is James teaching on Trials, temptations and tests. In verses 1-4,  James says to rejoice in trials because it’s a test that produces patience He encourages us that trials and tests can be beneficial to the believer because it produces patience. 

Now there are 5 words I want to highlight regarding trials and tests as mentioned in James 1; 

1. Patience 
2. Faith
3. Wisdom 
4. Approved
5. Crown

While patience is a benefit of trials from God’s perspective, Faith and Wisdom are necessary ingredients for surviving, overcoming and triumphing over trials. You need a firm assurance in God and His Word in order to seize your victory…this is faith.  In addition to faith and wisdom you need these….’3 qualities you must possess in trials’ in order to come out victorious.

Wisdom means the right application of knowledge, that is;  knowing what to do…

1. Quick To Hear (Attentiveness)

If you are presently going through any trial, you have to adopt a 

A. Quick To Hear  disposition is necessary during trials because you need to hear what God is saying. How He is leading you, how to get over the trial. You need wisdom to tide over trials and wisdom comes from God and His Word. This wisdom is not natural wisdom but that which comes from God  coming from the Holy Spirit. Verse 5 tells us God gives wisdom liberally. You need wisdom to overcome trials. And since this wisdom comes from the Holy Spirit, you need to be QUICK TO LISTEN…Be attentive.

2. Slow To Speak

Going through trials, you need to be slow to speak. Why? So you don’t speak foolishly. And really, If you don’t know what to say pray in tongues. Praise God. But don’t speak foolishly. So you don’t worsen the situation with wrong, negative and faithless words..

3. Slow To Wrath

Anger, strife, wrath occurring during one’s trial are simply distractions. This is very important because Trials come from the devil. But God turns them around for our good. 

So …

What’s important during trials is to 

1. know what to do…. Wisdom.

2. Know what To say…

3. Avoid distractions 

Thank you for reading. You can watch the teaching of this article in this video.

Love & Blessings!

AboutGrace Obomanu

Grace obomanu is a Christian Blogger and Founder; 'Grace Obomanu Foundation'. Grace is an inspiring writer who intentionally projects the truth of God's word by sharing simple yet profound truths from the Bible. She writes with a revelational thrust, sharing wisdom, insights relatable to everyday living with particular emphasis on Victorious Christian Living. Her foundation, a non-profit trustee, continues to make impact, adding value to people's lives through outreaches, mentorship, bible teachings and counseling, partnerships. Grace has a diploma in Ministerial Training (with emphasis on Spiritual Leadership from Rhema Bible Training Center Nigeria. She trained as a medical doctor and has years of experience in Health Systems Management. She also holds a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Liverpool.