Submit Yourselves to God – James 4:7-10
What causes conflict within a church body. Quite often, it is our own personal desires. The solution is to submit ourselves to God instead,
James
Studies from the letter of James
Wisdom that Comes from Heaven – James 3:17-18
The wisdom that comes from heaven is more that just common sense. There is a moral component to it that leads to peace within the body.
Friendship with the World – James 4:4
You can follow the Lord as his disciple. Or follow the way of friendship with the world. But not both. Attempting to do both is adultery.
Don’t Grumble Against One Another – James 5:9
Grumbling, or complaining, is all too common in our churches today. But James tells us to don’t grumble. Instead look to build others up.
A Prayer for Wisdom from Above – James 1:5-8
James encourages those who lack the wisdom to face the trials we face as believers to prayer for it. But be sure to pray in faith.
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment – James 2:12-13
We need to guard against judging by external appearances and be merciful instead. Because mercy triumphs over judgment.
Faith Without Works is Dead – James 2:17
James calls on us to test our faith. Is it active and fruitful? Or is it only an intellectual acknowledgement. Faith without works is dead and useless.
Be Doers of the Word, Putting it into Practice – James 1:22-25
When you read the Bible, how do you respond? James challenges us to be doers of the word, not merely hearers. To put it into practice.
Powerful and Effective Prayer – James 5:16
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective; it makes a difference in the lives of those prayed for.
Failing to Do Good When We Can Is Sin – James 4:17
James says that not doing the good I should is sin. This includes harmful and hurtful actions. And failing to do what is good when I can.
Praise and Cursing from the Same Mouth – James 3:9-10
How often am I guilty of praising God in one moment and then cursing, or speaking poorly, of people in the next moment?
A Living Faith – James 2:14
Does your faith in Christ prompt you to give to the needy, to care for the down and out, or to comfort those experiencing loss?
