Devotions to help you live out your faith
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” James 3:17-18 (emphasis added) After warning us that there are two different sources of wisdom James now goes on […]
“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.” James 3:14-16 James warns us […]
“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.” James 3:13 James teaches us that wisdom is seen in how we act. Wisdom is meant to be practical. Wisdom is also meant to be meek – it is not about getting attention for yourself […]
“For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made […]
“If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the […]
“Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.” James 3:1-2 James reminds us […]
“Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; and the Scripture was […]
“You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” James 2:19 James reminds us that the demons believe in the existence of God. His point is that just believing in the existence of God is not enough to save us – we have to acknowledge the Lordship and authority of God […]
“But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” James 2:18 James is teaching us that true faith must be visible. It is a cliche, but challenging, question to ask yourself – if being a Christian […]
“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed […]