Good Morning! We have completed the Book of James. We are starting in The New Testament of Our LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. Thomas and I Share a few of our thoughts. “Faith without works cannot be called faith. Faith without work is dead” (2:26), and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all. Faith must work; it must produce; it must be visible. Verbal Faith is not enough; mental faith is insufficient. Faith must be there, but it must be more. It must inspire action. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates true faith and everyday practical experience by stressing that true faith must manifest itself in works of faith. Faith endures trails. Trials come and go, but a strong faith will face them head-on and develop endurance. Faith understands temptations. It will not allow us to consent to our lust and slide into sin. Faith obeys the Word. It will not merely hear and not do. Faith produces doers. Faith harbors no prejudice. For James, faith and favoritism cannot coexist. Faith displays itself in works. Faith is more than mere words; it is more than knowledge; it is demonstrated by obedience; and it overly responds to the promises of God. Faith controls the tongue. This small but immensely powerful part of the body must be held in check. Faith can do it. Faith acts wisely. It gives us the ability to choose wisdom that is heavenly and to shun wisdom that is earthly. Faith produces separation from the worlds and submission to God. It provides us with the ability to resist the devil and humbly draw near to God. Finally, faith waits patiently for the coming of the LORD. Through troubles and trail it stifles complaining. The name lakobos (James) in 1:1 is the basis for the early title lakobou Epistle, “Epistle of James.” lakobou is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Jacob, Jewish name common in the first century. Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook Messenger page or text our phone.
Good Morning! Today’s Reading comes from the New Testament in the 📖 of 1 Peter. Our Love and Devotion to God’s Word! Have a Wonderful and Blessed Day!