Martin Luther referred to James as “an epistle of straw” and something to “fire his stove” with. This letter has caused heartburn for Luther and many Protestants. However, it is a treasure for us, filled with practical teaching to help Christians face a full range of day-to-day challenges. In this first lesson, James calls us
We all desperately need spiritual wisdom. We need it to make important decisions regarding marriage, raising children, careers, friendships, where to live, how we spend our money… so many things! Church leaders especially need it to know how to best guide and protect the flock. In this lesson, we review the importance of wisdom and
James’ directive on speaking and listening may not be easy to follow, but it is key to improving all our relationships. We also examine the sin of unrighteous anger, a destructive force that has caused tremendous spiritual and emotional damage to many. We ask: Is anger ever justified? Does God get angry? Do you have
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Wrath (James 1:9-21) View Lesson
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Wrath (James 1:9-21) View Lesson
Many Christians consider their sins of the tongue to be relatively minor transgressions. That is not how James saw it. He said that if we don’t control our tongues, our religion is useless! Jesus also had strong things to say about these sins. In this message, we take a fresh look at the gravity of