The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive… (James 3:17). Submissive? Why submissive? That makes me feel so weak. Who in their right mind would ever — Your attitude should be that of … Continue reading
The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate… (James 3:17). What does James mean, that wisdom should be considerate? Well, try this. Do nothing out of selfish ambition, but in humility consider others better … Continue reading
The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving… (James 3:17). Do you love peace? Hold on. Before you respond with, “Of course I do!” ask yourself a few questions. Do you ever pick an intellectual … Continue reading
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh … Continue reading
Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his … Continue reading
As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead (James 2:26). Talk is cheap. In the seventh grade I had a bit of a bully problem. Two large, beefy Neanderthal types decided that it would … Continue reading
Mercy triumphs over judgement (James 2:13). And aren’t we glad it does. Can I get an “Amen?” Happy Thursday, Beloved. … Continue reading
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world (James 1:27). Every man for himself. I’m looking out … Continue reading
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight reign on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless (James 1:26). What, is James saying I talk too much? Probably, yeah. It’s frightening to stop … Continue reading
But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does. (James 1:25). You can’t just glance … Continue reading