James 3:1-6 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 3:1-2 1Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what…
James 2:20-26 - Living faith: Meditation for August 4-10
James 2:20-26 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 2:20-26 20But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless? 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son…
James 2:14-19 - Heard but not seen!? meditation for July 28-August 3
James 2:14-19 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 2:14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? As repeatedly noted in previous meditations, James' primary concern has…
James 2:8-13 - The Word: meditation for July 21-27
James 2:8-13 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 2:8-9 8If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF," you are doing well. 9But if you show partiality, you are…
James 2:1-7 - Realtime faith: Meditation for July 14-20
James 2:1-7 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 2:1-4 1My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. 2For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed…
James 1:21-27 - Hearing ... doing: meditation for July 7-13
James 1:21–27 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:21-22 21Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. 22But prove yourselves…
James 1:16-20 - Father of Lights: Devotional meditation for June 30-July 6
James 1:16-20 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:16-18 16Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation…
James 1:13-15 - When tempted: Devotional Meditation for June 23-29
James 1:13-15 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:13-15 13Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14But each one is tempted when he…
James 1:9-12 - Wholeness in Christ: Devotional Meditation for June 16-22
James 1:9-12 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:9–11 9But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; 10and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. 11For…
James 1:5-8 - Wisdom from God: Devotional Meditation for June 9-15
James 1:5-8 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 1:5-8 5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6But he must ask in faith without any doubting,…