Having seen in the last Studies with Steve that endurance has a perfect product that it must yield, we now see what exact product James had in mind. With the conjunction \"so that,\" we get into the intended result of this endurance, and finally complete the chain saying he started in verse 3.
\nSo the divine design behind our suffering that believers are to keep in mind if we are to be filled with joy is that God is making us perfect. James expresses this utilizing 3 different terms. This variety of synonymous terminology sums up that our Christian character will have everything good we must have, and none of the bad we are forbidden to have. Through the process of progressive sanctification, our endurance leads us toward a well-rounded Christian character.
\nIn the next Studies with Steve, we will start in verse 5. James had just said that we will be lacking in nothing. This starts him off on a tangent about when we lack wisdom regarding how to properly respond to trials. Until then, if you are interested in more biblical studies, check out my blog: In the Last Hour, or my other podcast: The Informal Reformers.
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