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 … 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 … Continue reading
Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like (James … Continue reading
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says (James 1:22). So, what do you say to that, Beloved? I say, “Ouch!” I say, “Guilty as charged.” I say, “Forgive me, Lord, for getting … Continue reading
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. (James 1:9-20). People bug me. I … Continue reading
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17). He wants good things for you. He has given good things to you. I’m … Continue reading
…the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower (James 1:10). Who do you think you are? Wealth, power, worldly position—they mean nothing before the cross of Christ. … Continue reading
The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position (James 1:9). Who do you think you are? Do you think you’re kind of a nuthinburger, with a dead-end job, an empty bank account, a lonely heart, … Continue reading
But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed about by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; … Continue reading
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him (James 1:5). What does wisdom look like? This is a dangerous passage, because many people … Continue reading