Read James 5:7-20
“Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming” (James 5:7).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
You may have heard a few years ago about the burial box archaeologists found in or near Jerusalem inscribed with lettering that made researchers think it may have been made for James, the brother of Jesus of Nazareth?
It [...]
Posted on May 14th, 2008 by Gary
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Read James 5:1-6
“The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty” (James 5:4).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
Is it WRONG or sinful to be rich?
Funny how almost all of us feel about wealth [...]
Posted on May 12th, 2008 by Gary
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Read James 4:1-12
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
What happens in your mind if I say to you, “Don’t think about a white elephant”? You immediately picture a white elephant, don’t you? You can’t help it.
Now what if I say [...]
Posted on May 10th, 2008 by Gary
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Read James 3:13-18
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
To my embarrassment, I have to say this: I’ve personally known SEVERAL pastors and Bible college instructorswho have been anything but [...]
Posted on May 5th, 2008 by Gary
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Read James 3:1-12
“Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be” (James 3:10).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
“Watch your mouth!”
Have you ever received such a warning from a friend, a parent, etc.?
What a amazing truth: We can hurt others simply by the words that come out of our [...]
Posted on May 1st, 2008 by Gary
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