Thursday, August 30, 2018

True Faith In Practice Really Works, Beware Of Favoritism

Christians should be aware of forming cliques, that they may be closing out people who really needs  them to break down the wall and show the love of Christ, James 2:1-25, Those who have faith in the Lord Jesus, must not respect a person an account of mere out ward appearance, or Circumstances: They should act in a manner agreeing with their profession of being disciples of Jesus. Faith is the root, and good works is the fruit. Christians must see that we have both. This is the grace of God where in we stand. James is saying, If we show favoritism, we sin and are convicted by the law as   Law breakers. James the brother of Jesus; was writing to God's People' so our motive is called into question. The Law cannot save anyone neither does works, but works mark the christian life. John 10:16,The Lord Jesus Christ said, Other Sheep I have, which are not of this fold: I must bring, And they shall hear My voice; and there shall be one fold. Romans 12:4, For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we being many, are one body in Christ. Romans 15:4-5, Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one   toward another according to Christ Jesus. In fulfilling  the Royal Law of Love, according to the scripture, and love our neighbor,  

James 2:14-26, What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith and have not works? Can faith save him? True faith a lone does not save you. human have a part in Christ's grace, His righteousness,  and His atonement, Abraham believed God and it was reckoned to him for righteousness. Faith, producing such works,advanced him in this favor. also Rahab the harlot was justified by works when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way, for as the body with out spirit is dead so faith without works is dead. Ephesians 2:18-20, For through Him[Jesus] we both have access by one Spirit unto unto the Father. We are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the with the saints, and of the house hold of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner Stone;                        

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Faith is not an Idle grace, It brings forth fruit when we work

James, A Servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad. James was bothered by his observation that Christians were not living holy and righteous lives.Too many of them failed to show any difference in there behavior after they became believers.  James insisted that faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Christians must show their faith by what they do. James, 2: 17-18, read, Even so faith, if it hath not works, it is dead.  One may say, you have faith, and  I have works, show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show you my faith by my works. Christianity teaches us to be Joyful in Trouble; and when we go through, trials, in the way of duty. God gives us the grace to brighten our days now and the patience to complete the work that is a sign to us. Instead of praying over and over asking God to remove the affliction, why not ask for wisdom to make the right choices. And ask God to guide us through the trials. Christians all over the world faces Challenges to there faith, But some times God allow us to go through trails, and the word is through. Tough Situations Some times help us to grow stronger, and closer to God, as we persevere, and manage our a fears. Although not every one who is blessed,go through trails. With patience and consistency,  we go through difficulties, with God's help, in the way of duty, and not our fault. We shall receive the crown of life, as promise to all who have loved God from the heart.

James 1:2-19, Reads, My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, v 5, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all liberally, and it shall be given to him. But let him ask in faith, nothing weaving. For he that wavereth, is like the waves of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.[ Mark 11:24,read, Therefore I say unto you what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.] James 1:7-8 For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord. A double minded man is an stable in all his ways. v 12,  Blessed is the man that endures temptation: For when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life,  which the Lord hath promised to them that loved Him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted, of God: For God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts He any man. But every man   Is Tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. then when desire has conceived  it brings forth death. every good gifts, and every perfect gift is from the Lord.

James 1:19, Reads, Wherefore my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear slow to speak, slow to wrath; [Ecclesiastes 5:1,Proverbs 10:19] Colossians 3:8[ When people try to seem more religious than they really are, it is a sign that their religion is vain. Not bridling the tongue, ready to speak of the fault of others, are to lessen their wisdom. False religion may be known by their impurity, and on charitableness. True religion teaches us to do every thing as if we are in the presence of the Lord, and conduct ourselves  accordingly. and let us remember that nothing avails in Christ Jesus, but faith that works by love, purifies the heart, subdues carnal lust and obeys God Commands.