Continuation . . .from Isaiah 60 Pt.1
One of my favorite books of the Bible happens to be the book of Isaiah. And lately I have heard some people misinterpreting this book, in order to excuse some things, that are not Biblical.
PSALM 63
A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah.
The Book of James, Chapter 4: Read &/or listen from the Bible.
By studying this book we have learned practical ways on how to cultivate the necessary behavior. James talks about how to face trials with joy, to control of our tongue, about divine wisdom that our God give us liberally & without reproach when we ask in faith. He reminds us that faith without works is dead, & that our lives should reflect what we believe. James emphasizes that true faith is demonstrated through our actions but also our words.
These are some of the latest news about the advancing peace in Middle East.
The Book of James, Chapter 3: Read &/or listen from the Bible.
1/ The Untamable Tongue – James 3:1-12
a) Teacher will receive a greater judgment
b) Same tongue blessing & cursing, that shouldn’t be
2/ Heavenly vs Earthly/Demonic Wisdom – James 3:13-26
a) Works are done in the meekness of wisdom. Heavenly wisdom = peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy & good fruits.
b) When bitter envy, self seeking, boasting & lying against the truth, there is confusion & evil there= earthly wisdom.
1/ Warning against partiality – James 2:1-13
a) Beware of Personal Favoritism -> Show mercy
b) The Royal law vs.8 = The Law of Liberty vs. 12 = Love God & love your neighbor (Mat.22:37-39). More here.
2/ Faith & Works – James 2:13-26
a) Faith without actions/deeds = dead
b) Faith with actions = complete, made perfect, credited, accomplished. Continue reading