Wisdom is not mostly about what you know but about having a life-giving character to those around you. James describes the life of the proud and the life of the meek and we are invited through the grace of Jesus to become wise like Him.

What comes out of our mouths is often indicative of what’s already in our hearts. James teaches that no human being can tame the tongue. But when our hearts and words are in the hands of someone good, they can be used for good. Scriptures: James 3:7-10

The moment Jesus Christ walks out of the tomb, hell weeps and heaven rejoices. In that moment, our risen Savior tramples death, and gives us a picture of what is to come. Christ has died, Christ is Risen, and Christ will come again. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51–57

James warns us that a faith marked by words without actions, knowledge without love, and belief without cost is no faith at all. This passage is a loving warning that leads us to consider the quality of our faith, and seek grace. Scripture: James 2:14-26

We are saved by faith alone but not by a faith that remains alone. True faith in Jesus really works. Scripture: James 2:14–26

Partiality is anti-law and anti-love which means it is anti-God’s character. Chapter 2 of James is a warning and an invitation: Mercy abounds for those who show mercy. Scripture: James 2:1-13

Pure religion isn't more than caring for the vulnerable, but it’s also not less. James reminds us that people who love God, love the people who God loves. Scripture: James 1:26–27

James reminds us that following Jesus is about listening to God’s word and obeying what He says. Scripture: James 1:19–25

James writes to a persecuted people to help them be refined in their suffering. We can name the wisdom he shared like this: Suffering is not meaningless. God is not evil; He is good. Suffering won’t last forever. Scripture: James 1:12–18