“Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is … Continue reading Jealousy and Selfish Ambition
James
Enticed By Your Lust
“Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and … Continue reading Enticed By Your Lust
If You Have Bitter Jealousy
“Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is … Continue reading If You Have Bitter Jealousy
Purify Your Hearts
We who believe in Jesus Christ are to be those who are living godly and morally pure and upright lives to God in obedience to his commands, who are no longer living to please the passions of our sinful flesh. So we should not be at war with one another based on the passions of … Continue reading Purify Your Hearts
Patiently Enduring Suffering
“Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so … Continue reading Patiently Enduring Suffering
Do Not Fall for The Lies
“Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of … Continue reading Do Not Fall for The Lies
We Must Be Doers of The Word
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” (James 1:19-21 NASB’95) … Continue reading We Must Be Doers of The Word
The Testing of Our Faith
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood … Continue reading The Testing of Our Faith
Remain Steadfast in Your Trials
“As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” (James 5:10-11 ESV) When … Continue reading Remain Steadfast in Your Trials
Run With It 