Stepping out in faith…
Continuing in our study of the book of James, we look at 5:7-12. 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because …
Money, money, money! Isn’t it the answer to everything? We need money to buy what we need. Money is power. At least that’s what many believe. But what does James have to say about money? Let’s take a look… 1 Come now you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. …
Finally looking at the final verses of James 4. It’s been a great study so far delving into the guidelines for living a godly life. 13 Now listen, you who say, ”Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you …
I look forward to Sundays. It wasn’t always like this. I used to lay in bed looking at the clock so I could sleep until the last minute. Not any more, I’m the first one at church, unlock the door, turn on the lights and soundboard. I use that quiet time to prepare my mind …
11 Brothers do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and …
Lots to talk about in these 4 verses in James. Let’s see what they say, then we’ll dissect them. 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands you sinners and purify your hearts, …
When you listen to a sermon, do you tune into the pastor’s message and really listen, maybe even take notes? Or do you gaze around the room and think about the football game you’re going to watch later, what’s for lunch, or let your mind wander? I hate to admit it, but this was often …
In the fourth chapter, James addresses the desires from within us that lead to killing or jealousy. 1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You …
Let’s remember why James is writing this book, His audience is the new Christians who are coming to the church as new believers, many of them. In this last section of chapter 3 James addresses two kinds of wisdom. 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, …
9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers, …
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