“James ends his letter as he began it with an exhortation to Gospel action... Genuine faith lives and shares the Gospel.”

We pray with faith that is expectant, trusts God’s sovereignty, and seeks God’s will above our own.

Yes, there may be other people and resources God will use to help us persevere in our suffering, but our mindset should be like Peter’s. In

We are not faithful to our word, but God is. Paul puts it simply. God is faithful. That is His character, so we know that what He says He wi

“Jesus endured suffering, patiently trusting His Father’s purposes. He waited expectantly in His suffering for the Father’s purpose to be ac

We can be comforted and encouraged that God hears the cries of the oppressed. The Lord of hosts is our defender. He is just. He is sovereign

Humble planning entrusts our plans to God. Humble planning remembers that God is sovereign. We are dependent on Him. Humble planning knows t

As we weigh James’ question, we should remember that apart from God’s mercy, we are all condemned. We should be devoted to restoring another

“Too often, we compare ourselves to others’ sin instead of God’s holiness. Then, we are more prone to pride than humility.”

Like Isaiah we should be undone before our holy God. We cannot save ourselves. We cannot choose humility or obedience apart from God’s grace

We belong to God. We have been bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20). God alone deserves are unwavering devotion, worship, and faithfulne

So you murder. “James uses shocking language, so we see the seriousness of this heart war. We need to guard our hearts.”

Godly wisdom begets peace, cooperation, and unity. Earthly wisdom breeds disorder and every vile practice.

“Rest in the truth that even when our tongues are inconsistent and incompatible with who we are, our standing before God remains the same.”

Taming the tongue is beyond difficult. It is something we must make every effort to do as children of God, but we cannot tame our tongues ap

Words are a principal way our faith is revealed to be genuine and living.

Faith alone by grace alone in Christ alone is saving faith, living faith, and that kind of faith will always result in works.

“Jesus did not take on flesh so that we would have a picturesque scene for Christmas cards or beautiful carols to sing. He took on flesh for

That first Christmas, the baby Jesus, the Good Shepherd, began His journey to the cross for us, that we might be forgiven, redeemed, and hav

A fuller revelation of God’s glory was coming, and His name was Jesus.