James
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Life often feels full and busy—we make plans, chase goals, and think about what we want to achieve next. But James reminds us how short and uncertain life really is and that we should not depend on our own strength or plans but on God’s will. James warns us not to live as if tomorrow […]
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In every generation, the temptation to value people by their outward appearance rather than their inward worth persists. Society often honours the wealthy, the influential, and the well-dressed, while quietly overlooking those who seem insignificant. Yet James, writing to the early church, confronts this very mindset among believers that faith in Christ and favouritism cannot […]
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In his letter, James confronts the root of conflict within the early church—not external persecution, but the inner turmoil born from selfish desire. He exposes how envy, greed, and pride fracture relationships and distance mankind from God. These tensions, James reveals, are not merely social issues but spiritual ones, reflecting divided hearts that seek worldly […]
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When addressing the matter of controlling the tongue and seeking wisdom from God, James urges his readers to recognise the weight of their words. He reminds them that speech has the power to either heal or harm, and therefore must be governed by godly wisdom. According to James, anyone who considers themselves religious yet fails […]
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Addressing the persecuted and scattered believers of the early Church, James speaks to them about living out their faith in daily life. If our faith is alive and active, it should guide our every action and gradually transform us. Though his words are often surrounded by controversy, with some thinking he stressed deeds over faith, […]
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In a world marked by uncertainty and suffering, the call to persevere through trials seems impossible. The chief purpose of James’ letter to the scattered Jewish believers was to offer encouragement in the midst of such challenges. Perseverance emerges as the central theme, bookending his entire message to believers spread across Asia, Europe, and Northern […]
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The Epistle of James was most probably written by James, the brother of Jesus. Though he had initially rejected the ministry of Christ, he later experienced a change of heart and rose to become the supreme leader of the Church in Jerusalem. James was respected for his devotion, wisdom, and prayerful life, and he became […]
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