Our words can be either a blessing or a curse to those around us. Believers must learn to control their tongues and use their words for good, not evil. In living out our lives, we can follow worldly wisdom that’s false or godly wisdom that’s true. We must examine every thought and deed by the Lord’s truth—the Word—and no other standard.

This is part two of our discussion through this often confused and misinterpreted passage of scripture. As we have said already, we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone to the glory of God alone. We don’t work to be saved, we work because we are saved. Works don’t save us, but good works should follow true faith and make our faith profitable.

This is part two of our discussion through this often confused and misinterpreted passage of scripture. As we have said already, we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone to the glory of God alone. We don’t work to be saved, we work because we are saved. Works don’t save us, but good works should follow true faith and make our faith profitable.

difficult passage of scripture we explore what James means within the context from which these words are given. From it we learn that although works don’t save us, good works should follow true faith. We don’t work to be saved, we work because we are saved.

difficult passage of scripture we explore what James means within the context from which these words are given. From it we learn that although works don’t save us, good works should follow true faith. We don’t work to be saved, we work because we are saved.

The gospel is for everyone.

The body of Christ is made up of every tribe, tongue, the young and the old, the rich and the poor. When the local church looks like this, it baffles the world. The world cannot explain how people of different races, economic and social levels, and age groups can come together in love and harmony.

But, when we divide ourselves along these lines we are not representative of His kingdom. We sin when we show partiality to some over others, whether they are rich or poor or different in any other way. To favor some people and to disregard others based on outward factors is a terrible sin that plagued the early church in James’ day. It has plagued the church in every generation, because it stems from our own pride.

Let’s talk about it.

The gospel is for everyone.

The body of Christ is made up of every tribe, tongue, the young and the old, the rich and the poor. When the local church looks like this, it baffles the world. The world cannot explain how people of different races, economic and social levels, and age groups can come together in love and harmony.

But, when we divide ourselves along these lines we are not representative of His kingdom. We sin when we show partiality to some over others, whether they are rich or poor or different in any other way. To favor some people and to disregard others based on outward factors is a terrible sin that plagued the early church in James’ day. It has plagued the church in every generation, because it stems from our own pride.

Let’s talk about it.

True belief causes Christians to live out their faith according to the Word. We don’t just passively hear the Word and receive it, rather action should always follow genuine heart change.

True belief causes Christians to live out their faith according to the Word. We don’t just passively hear the Word and receive it, rather action should always follow genuine heart change.

As believers, we will face trials and temptations in this world, and these hardships test our faith and dependence on God. But enduring adversity is ultimately for our joy.