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.
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