While we can easily overlook the apparent contradiction of proverbs by saying their interpretation depends on the context, the tension can be much harder to overlook when it’s in an area as fundamental as the doctrine of salvation.
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James challenges us to be hearers and doers of God’s Word. If we fail to do so, we will eventually end up “being polluted by the world.” And one way that will be manifested is that we will speak and relate to others with prejudice and partiality.
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God’s Word is timeless and transformational. Through its inspired words, the Holy Spirit will mark those of us who live in the 21st century just as He did those disciples who lived in the 1st century.
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This message is about divorce. Not the kind that separates husbands and wives. Rather, it’s the divorce between hearing the Word of God and doing it.
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Our culture tends to believe that a person is lucky if they’re wealthy and unlucky if they’re not. But in these verses, James is saying that the true status of God’s people cannot be determined simply by their finances.
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There’s a big difference between faith and foolishness. That is why we need wisdom. How do we get wisdom?
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The book of James was written to followers of Jesus who had been “scattered” by the threat of persecution. James knew that unless he helped these young believers gain a different perspective on their trials and tribulations, they might compromise their commitment.
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Our world is weary of “noun” Christians. It’s looking for “verb” Christians – people who will walk the walk, not just talk the talk. But how can you move to a life that goes beyond belief?
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In the last episode, we looked at the first three pieces of armor. Today we look at the last three.
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If there was ever a prophet of hope in the OT, it was Isaiah. And yet he recognized that, as a diamond is best displayed on a black background, hope is best seen in the midst of despair.
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