Scripture: James 5:12 Most important, my brothers and sisters, never make a solemn pledge—neither by heaven nor earth, nor by anything else. Instead, speak with a simple “Yes” or “No,” or else you may fall under judgment. Thought for the Day: There are so many passages in scripture that leave a person asking, “What was the real issue behind those words?” This is one of those passages. I
Scripture: James 5:7-8 Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord. Consider the farmer who waits patiently for the coming of rain in the fall and spring, looking forward to the precious fruit of the earth. You also must wait patiently, strengthening your resolve, because the coming of the Lord is near. Thought for the Day: The language of
Scripture: James 5:1-4 Pay attention, you wealthy people! Weep and moan over the miseries coming upon you. Your riches have rotted. Moths have destroyed your clothes. Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be evidence against you. It will eat your flesh like fire. Consider the treasure you have hoarded in the last days. Listen! Hear the cries of the wages of your field hands.
Scripture: James 4:17 It is a sin when someone knows the right thing to do and doesn’t do it. Thought for the Day: I always like knowing who said something before quoting it as there is the fear that I am quoting some individual who did something horrible. With that said, I am going to offer these words without knowing who said them – You’re not a good
Scripture: James 4:7-10 Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you. Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded. Cry out in sorrow, mourn, and weep! Let your laughter become mourning and your joy become sadness. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. Thought for
Scripture: James 4:1 What is the source of conflict among you? What is the source of your disputes? Don’t they come from your cravings that are at war in your own lives? Thought for the Day: This is so insightful! I won’t begin by pointing at others, but speak confessionally. I have, unknowingly at the time, caused conflict with someone only because I was not dealing with my
Scripture: James 3:18 Those who make peace sow the seeds of justice by their peaceful acts. Thought for the Day: Those in power often demand peace without any expectation that there be justice. What I hear too often are those whose only definition of peace is a lack of violence and a silence when it comes to those who suffer injustice. Of course, injustice is violence. People are
Scripture: James 3:13-15 Are any of you wise and understanding? Show that your actions are good with a humble lifestyle that comes from wisdom. However, if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, then stop bragging and living in ways that deny the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above. Instead, it is from the earth, natural and demonic. Thought for
Scripture: James 3:1-2 My brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers, because we know that we teachers will be judged more strictly. We all make mistakes often, but those who don’t make mistakes with their words have reached full maturity. Like a bridled horse, they can control themselves entirely. Thought for the Day: If no one else will say it, I will. I have clearly
Scripture: James 2:28 As the lifeless body is dead, so faith without actions is dead. Thought for the Day: A lot of folks wish to make faith a word exercise. You say some magical words in the correct order and you get to go to heaven. Many people read the New Testament and come away believing this very thing, yet it is exactly what frustrated both the Prophets