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In the first part of chapter 5 we looked at the plight of the wicked rich and how they should “Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of them.” They would indeed weep and cry out if they knew the judgment that awaits them. James also instructs the believer to […]
Reflecting back on what James taught in chapter 4, we need to humble ourselves before the Lord, resist the devil, use Scripture to fight our battles, we’re not to judge others in a condemning way, obey the law of love, and remember that life is short, live our life for God, come close to God… […]
Chapter 4 has been about us getting close to God. We must realize there are things that can get in the way of this happening for us. The big obstacles that war against us are the very influence of the world around us, our own fleshly desires, and good ’ol satan along with his demons. […]
In chapter 3 we covered two important issues within our Christian walk, taming the tongue and seeking out godly wisdom. Both of these are necessary for us to pursue a holy lifestyle, and yes, living in holiness is possible for us, in fact God commands us to do so. I Peter 1:15 “But as He […]
We learned in the first half of chapter 3 that James has a concern about how Christians speak. Remember in the earlier chapters James pointed out that if we claim to be Christians and have faith, it will become obvious to others by the things we do. The same applies to the Christian when it […]
As tradition has it in the United States, Christmas is a time of gift giving, giving gifts to our family and friends, to people we love, and perhaps even to people we don’t know. Giving brings out the true meaning of Christmas, because God started it all by giving mankind the most wonderful gift in […]
We closed out chapter 2 of James talking about faith, and more specifically, about a faith without any sign of good works is considered a “dead faith.” The heart of a transformed believer will have the spiritual urge and desire to serve God in any way they can. Doing good works in the name of […]
Here’s a recap about what James had to tell us in the beginning of chapter2: Verse 1 from an older copy of the New Living Translation says; “My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim that you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people more than others?” This […]
In chapter 1 James showed us many things; that being tested through various trials and tribulations is okay, because through it, we grow spiritually. When this happens to us, we also find that we’ve increased in perseverance. If you need wisdom, pray for wisdom and believe that God will answer that prayer. Remember, God never […]
Looking back on the first eleven verses, we’ve learned that it’s a very good thing to be considered as a “bondservant” of God, which involves us serving Him and those around us. We also studied a little bit about patience, that it’s okay to pray for patience, in fact we need to. By doing this, […]