Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
In this passage, James directs us to choose humility over pride, contrasting the judgmental attitude with Jesus's teachings of love and empathy. James warns us against the harm caused by judgmental thoughts and speech. He emphasizes the importance of loving one's neighbor, warning against judgmental behavior in all aspects of life, echoing Jesus's call to love our neighbors as ourselves akin to Jesus' teachings on humility and contempt.
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Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Repentance is not a one-time event; it’s a lifestyle for all who follow Jesus. James 4:1-10 helps us repent by turning from blaming to owning and from running to drawing near.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Everyone is devoted to something. Engineers to a solution. Parents to well-rounded kids. Students to their classes. Even the lazy person is devoted…to comfort. But what should we be devoted to most? James insists our chief devotion should be to God. Reflecting on James’ words, philosopher Soren Kierkegaard said we should cultivate the purity of heart to will one thing. What’s your one thing? Your summum bonum, chief good? Let’s consider a disordered life, a holy life, a devotional God. Scripture: James 4:5-10
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Wisdom is not mostly about what you know but about having a life-giving character to those around you. James describes the life of the proud and the life of the meek and we are invited through the grace of Jesus to become wise like Him.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
What comes out of our mouths is often indicative of what’s already in our hearts. James teaches that no human being can tame the tongue. But when our hearts and words are in the hands of someone good, they can be used for good. Scriptures: James 3:7-10