James 5:13-20 Are You Weary?
In this final passage in James we are instructed how to pray for one another. Some are suffering, some are cheerful, some are weary. In each case there is a different process for the health of the church. Let’s examine this together.
James 5:12 But Above All, My Brothers, Do Not Swear …
Yet another caution n how we are to guard our speech. It appears James had heard enough careless speech that he had to say something.
James 5:7-11 What About Patience?
What does patience look like? Is patience really a part of our sanctification? Why is it so important? James answers these questions in this portion of the letter.
James 5:1-6 “Come Now, You Rich …”
Have you ever felt exploited by “The Rich”? Who hasn’t, right? This is a caution from God against the rich who exploit others, and it isn’t pretty.
James 4:13-17 If The Lord Wills, …
How many plans do we make during the course of a week relying on our own sense of ‘being’ without giving any thought to the will of the Lord? Far too many, I suspect. James addresses this very thing, and he is a hard-liner, as usual.
James 4:11-12 Do Not Speak Evil … What Does This Mean?
James is serious about the manner in which a Christian lives. In these two verses James takes no prisoners. Like John the Baptizer, James could say “… the axe is laid at the foot of the trees.” (Mt 3:10). The question is, how careful are you with your speech? It matters to God.
James 4:1-10 Quarrels & Fights
By today’s standards, James would be considered a pretty tough preacher. He might drive more people out of the church than he would attract. James was serious about the Holiness of God, and he was serious about the life of a Christian. This is tough love.
James 3:1-18 Be Careful What You Say
James discusses the power of the spoken word. Will you promote blessing or cursing, It is your choice. Choose wisely.
James 2:14-26 Faith & Works
Are Paul and James in conflict in the discussion of the relationship between faith and works in salvation? Some people think they are. Let’s explore this.
James 2:1-13 Distinguishing Between Persons
James starts a new discussion in chapter two. Now he writes about how to serve with compassion and accepting one another in the Body of Christ. It is too easy for us to distinguish between persons and assign importance based on a perceived social standing.
