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James

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of James. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.

praise and cursing from the same mouth

Praise and Cursing from the Same Mouth – James 3:9-10

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How often am I guilty of praising God in one moment and then cursing, or speaking poorly, of people in the next moment?

conflicts in the body

Conflicts in the Body – James 4:1-10

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Conflicts in the body of Christ are all to unfortunately a common occurrence. And the root cause is often personal desires that conflict.

friendship with the world

Friendship with the World – James 4:4

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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.

Submit Yourselves to God

Submit Yourselves to God – James 4:7-10

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What causes conflict within a church body. Quite often, it is our own personal desires. The solution is to submit ourselves to God instead,

Making Plans for the Future

Making Plans for the Future – James 4:13-16

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There is nothing inherently with making plans for the future. But we should recognize God's sovereignty, and conform our plans to his.

failing to do good

Failing to Do Good When We Can Is Sin – James 4:17

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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.

Be Patient and Stand Firm

Be Patient and Stand Firm – James 5:7-8

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As believers, we may suffer because of circumstances or because of our faith. But, when we do, wait patiently and stand firm in the Lord.

don't grumble

Don’t Grumble Against One Another – James 5:9

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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.

powerful and effective prayer

Powerful and Effective Prayer – James 5:16

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The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective; it makes a difference in the lives of those prayed for.