James warns believers to shun patterns of fighting and quarreling, which lead only to destruction of the individual and the body of Christ. He calls us instead to a way of life that gives God glory and brings strength and joy to each of us!
Author: Awake Us Now
Fingerprints of God: The Children of Israel
To see God’s “fingerprints” in history, consider His chosen people, the Jews. Over the past 3,500 years, they are the only people to have been uprooted from their land, scattered among the nations, and then brought back to re-establish their country – not once but twice!
aka James – True Wisdom
Wisdom is not the same as intelligence. It is quite possible to have a high IQ and still live foolishly. James tells us where to seek genuine wisdom: through awe of God, the Cross of Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, and prayer.
Fingerprints of God: The Miracle of Life
We are so used to the things we see every day that we often fail to notice how miraculous they are. We need to understand that life itself is a “fingerprint” of God!
aka James – Tongue In Check
Slander; common gossip; harsh, destructive criticism — who can control the sins of the tongue? Only God. James urges us to rely on God’s supernatural strength to change our hearts, ways… and tongues.
Be Prepared for the Unexpected
How can we prepare for the unexpected? By preparing for what *is* expected — namely, the victorious return of Jesus Christ to restore all that Satan has torn apart!
aka James – Faith Really Works
True faith shows itself in obedience, even when it is difficult. James urges believers in all situations to recommit to the Living God and to follow where He leads!
Be Prepared for Persecution
The world urges us to be politically correct, but God tells us to be spiritually correct — even at the cost of persecution.
aka James – Playing Favorites
James makes it clear that God does not “play favorites” among His people, but that we are all dependent on His mercy and grace!
Be Prepared to Give an Answer
Are you prepared to answer the following questions? Why are you hope-full? Who is your Lord? Where is your strength? And can you answer these questions with gentleness and respect?
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