December 2024

READ: James 1:13-15: Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; […]

READ: 2 Tim. 4:1-8Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. – James 1:12 Once again, James writes about the importance of difficulties in your life of faith as trials for good. Here,

READ: Luke 14:7-14Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away …                – James 1:9-11 In all churches, among church members, there are those who are wealthy and others who have modest

READ: James 1:5-8… for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; – James 1:6b,7 Perseverance in faith does not allow for pride, self-conceit, or doubt. How can you cling to God’s promises

READ: Heb. 11:8-17But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. – James 1:4 Abraham showed a remarkable example of perseverance in faith through trials. This was evident right from his calling out of Ur. He was asked to leave his parents and extended family behind. Only his

READ: Hebr. 12:1-11James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. – James 1:1-3 The letter of James is addressed to the twelve