Bullet points from the Book of James

  • Endurance through testing produces perfect qualities.
  • Ask for wisdom which is liberally given by God to them who ask in faith not in wavering doubt.
  • Enjoy the glory of being poor in finances for the prosperity of the rich passes as the life of a beautiful flower.  Death makes all men equal.  Receive the crown of life as evidence of your love for God by resisting the call of temptation.
  • God does not tempt, each man is tempted by his own lusts, which allowed to entice will become sin which brings forth death.
  • Be diligent and remember that all blessings come from God who does not change nor does He share in evil.
  • Control yourself for anger reflects not His righteousness.
  • Saved by the word we should put away our wicked ways.
  • Don’t deceive yourself in self-proclaimed piety for the doing of the Word indicates belief and subsequent blessing.
  • If self piety includes an uncontrolled tongue you have been doubly deceived.
  • A person will stay true if they take care of the widows and orphans while remaining free of worldly corruption.
  • Faith in God is the only wealth.
  • Love all equally, regardless of wealth or status to honor God and avoid sinful judgment.
  • Judgment is shown harshly to those who have not mercy.
  • The demons believe in one God, how different is your belief if you have no works as demonstration of your perfected faith?
  • Spirit fills the body with life, works give life to faith.
  • The teacher that stumbles endangers others, teaching ought not be undertaken lightly for fear of greater judgment.
  • The tongue tells the truth within ones heart.  The tongue may not be controlled by the flesh for it possesses all manner of evil, yet is used to bless God.
  • Wisdom is demonstrated through gentle works steeped in its uses.
  • Jealousy and ambition are not Godly motivations.
  • The peacemaker will sow in righteousness those things born of the wisdom from heaven.
  • Wars and squabbles are born of our lusts.
  • We receive no blessing or answer to prayer because our requests are made in fulfillment of lusts.
  • Friends of the world are God’s enemies.
  • Grace is meant and freely given to the humble, while God resists the proud.
  • Obey God and resist the devil and you will be free of him.
  • Sinners should cleanse their hands and doubters purify their hearts.
  • Weep over your woeful position and in your humility God will lift you up.
  • Do not speak ill of Brothers for judgment is not our authority but God’s alone.
  • Do God’s will after consulting God.
  • Self aggrandizement is evil.
  • If you know God’s will and don’t do it this is sin.
  • The wicked have received their worldly pleasure that will fade, rust and be eaten by moths.
  • You have lived an easy life and in so doing participated in the condemnation and voluntary death of Christ upon the Cross.
  • Wait upon the coming of the Lord, do not lose heart in today’s despair.
  • The prophets endured through patience in God’s unfolding plan for humanity and we consider them blessed for doing so.
  • Don’t swear, say yes or no and mean it, thus avoid being counted among the hypocrites.
  • If you are ill ask the elders for anointed prayer for healing and/or forgiveness and it will be granted by God.
  • Confess to each other and pray.
  • A righteous man may accomplish much through fervent prayer.
  • Those who turn back sinners to truth from sin should know that they have saved a soul from death and covered many sins.

Father forgive me if I have improperly portrayed any of Your thoughts.  Let me only speak that which is correct and right in Your eyes.  Let us be healed through the knowledge of Your Word and the forgiveness of our sins.  Thank you Lord Jesus.

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