I think I’ve shared “Let Others See Jesus in You” by B.B. McKinney previously, but it fits these verses in James so well, I have to share it again. Verse 2 really convicts me. Do others see Jesus in me? 1 While passing through this world of sin, And others…

Another misconception is that one must do good and be good in order to be saved. Where is the grace in that kind of belief system? We can’t ever do enough to earn salvation. But once we are saved, our good works show our gratitude to the One who saved…

There’s a gross misconception that believing there is a God is enough. That belief is not scriptural. In fact, James tells us straight out that even demons—God’s enemies!—believe…and they shudder at what they know about Him and His power. But they don’t follow Him. They don’t worship Him. They don’t…

Jesus loved. Period. Granted, He loved people too much to leave them in their sin, telling them to go and sin no more, but He always loved. No matter the affliction, from physical to moral, He loved. Can I do any less? Double standards—treating certain people one way and other…

Everywhere I look, I see needs. When I have the opportunity to reach out, do I take it, or do I ignore it? As the words in “Take Time To Be Holy” observe, the world rushes on…but I do rush past those in need? Am I living to serve self,…

“Take Time To Be Holy” by William D. Longstaff is rife with wisdom. Every day, may I take time to sit and bask in His presence, feed on His Word, and grow in my likeness of Him. 1. Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in…

In a nutshell, words matter. I must choose my words wisely. I must seek to edify. I must speak truth lovingly. I must make every effort to reflect Him in the things I say and with the tone I use. May I control my tongue and therefore not deceive myself…

How many different places in the Bible are we given instruction about following through? Lip service is easy, but it isn’t enough. If I claim to be Christians, then my actions should be Christ-like. If I know what God expects from me, then I need to do it. Knowing is…

We seem to be surrounded by ugliness. Ugly ideals, ugly words, ugly attitudes. Wickedness—ignoring the laws of man and God and doing whatever the selfish man desires—is rampant. All the more reason we must stand firm against temptation and set the better example. His Word instructs, strengthens, edifies, and guides.…

I’ve heard it said we were given two ears and one mouth to help us remember to listen more than we speak. That principle is largely ignored these days. People seem to be much more focused on their right to be heard than their responsibility to hear their fellow men.…