September 2009
3 posts
James 5
Scripture: Verse 11
We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.
Observation
James is discussing the importance of patience and endurance. He uses Job as an example of someone who had tremendous endurance.
Application
This...
James 4
Scripture: Verse 12b So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?
Observation James is saying here, that only God has the right to judge people. When we choose to take that into our own hands, we are criticizing God’s ability to do it. We should be more concerned about our own spiritual walks, than about what other people are doing.
Application This week was my first week of...
James 3
Scripture: Verse 17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
Observation Basically the theme of this whole chapter is how evil, even in small amounts, causes tons of devastation. (The tongue, though so small, has the ability to...
James 2
Scripture: Verse 21 Don’t you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
Observation Here, James talks about the partnership of faith and good deeds. He uses Abraham as an example, because his faith and his actions worked together.
Reflection When I think of what God asked of Abraham, it just sends chills down my...
August 2009
2 posts
James 1
Scripture: Verse 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
Observation James is talking about temptation. He says that temptation is where sinful acts begin. When we give in to temptation, all that will come of it is death.
Application I often let Satan get the best of me, making me think that my sin won’t hurt anybody…...