Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness… (James 3:18). You know, for a long time I’ve been reading this verse wrong. I thought it said, “Peacemakers who sow peace…” I figured it was a, “You reap what … Continue reading
The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17). I got a great new app. It’s called “Sincerity.” It automatically scrolls through my … Continue reading
The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial… (James 3:17). God doesn’t play favorites. I do. Hmm…I oughta do something about that. Pray for me, would … Continue reading
The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit… (James 3:17). You can tell a tree by the fruit it produces. That’s a pretty simple metaphor. You find … Continue reading
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
The wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure… (James 3:17). Wisdom that isn’t clean… isn’t flowing from righteousness… isn’t honoring to God… isn’t . … 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