James 1:1 Introduction. Who, what, when. James 1:2-4 Why does God allow trials in my life? James 1:5-8 How can I thrive through my trials? James 1:9-11 Keeping perspective through trials James 1:12 A Promise to hang on to in your trials James 1:13-15 Understanding all about temptation James 1:16-18 The truth you need to know about God James 1:19-21 The test of obedience James 1:22-25 Check yourself: are you who you say you are? James 1:26-27 What’s the real deal about religion?