JAMES 2:18-20: “Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” … Continue reading →

JAMES 2:2-4: “Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking … Continue reading →

JAMES 3:13: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.” NKJV‭OBSERVATION: What is wisdom? To some, it is learning from others who have more life … Continue reading →

JAMES 1:26-27: “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans … Continue reading →

JAMES 4:6-10: “And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and … Continue reading →

JAMES 1:5-8: “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not … Continue reading →

Today many competing flags are asking us for our allegiance. I am not speaking of the national flag of the state. The flags I am referring to are those which are flown in both pride and protest. They are flown … Continue reading →

JAMES 5:19-20: “Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a … Continue reading →

JAMES 2:18-20: “But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. … Continue reading →

JAMES 4:13-17: “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will travel to such and such a city and spend a year there and do business and make a profit.” Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring — what … Continue reading →

JAMES 2:18-19: “But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you faith by my works. You believe that God is one. Good! Even the demons believe — and they … Continue reading →

JAMES 4:13-17: “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For … Continue reading →

JAMES 1:2-4: “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect work, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” … Continue reading →

JAMES 1:25: “But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.” (NKJV) OBSERVATION: Do … Continue reading →

JAMES 4:5: “Do you think this passage means nothing? It says, “The Spirit that lives in us wants us to be his own.” (GW)‭‭ OBSERVATION: Am I tithing my heart? I never asked this question before, but when I read … Continue reading →

JAMES 1:26-27: “If a person thinks that he is religious but can’t control his tongue, he is fooling himself. That person’s religion is worthless. Pure, unstained religion, according to God our Father, is to take care of orphans and widows … Continue reading →

JAMES 3:14-16: “But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where … Continue reading →

JAMES 2:18: “But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” (ESV)‭‭ OBSERVATION: Are we saved by grace through faith … Continue reading →

JAMES 1:12: “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” (ESV)‬‬ OBSERVATION: How does the Lord … Continue reading →