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.
James
Studies from the letter of James
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
While it is natural to show preferential treatment to some people, James warns us against that. Show mercy instead. Because mercy triumphs over judgement.
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
Sin is failing to do what we should. This includes harmful and hurtful actions. But also failing to do what is good when you 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 (Matt 25:34-40). If it does not, then James’ message in this passage is for you; it may be that your faith is dead and of no value. Your deeds will not save you. But they will give evidence of your salvation. Evaluate the evidence; what does it say?
Conflicts in the Body – James 4:1-10
Churches fight. It is unfortunate, but true. If you have been involved with a church more than a few years, you have probably experienced conflict between members; conflict that sometimes spreads across the whole body. And it inevitably hurts, even if you are not directly involved. If any parts of the body are in conflict, then the whole body is really in conflict and suffering. In the passage below, James has a lot to say about conflict in the church, its causes, and how to avoid it. 1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires …