It is impossible to know what is in people's hearts merly by glancing at their outward appearances. When we marginalize the poor just because they are ragged or dirty, we make be ignoring the strength of their character or the richness of their faith. Conversely, when we honor someone because they are smartly dressed or be jeweled, we maybe elevating people of poor character to a place of honor, people who take advantage of others and are undeserving of special recognition. In James's example, the believers had honored those who oppressed them, and dragged them into court.  They may have been rich in the temporary things of wealth, but what really matters is faith in God and love for others

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Two guest joined the regular attenders for the meeting. Both apparently were new to the meeting because they needed help knowing where they should sit. Their newness was not the only thing that made them stand out. Neither of them conformed to the normal socioeconomic standing of everyone else. One was outlandishly rich' and the other was desperately poor. The distinctions between these two men may have been obvious, but it was not our place to shine a light on those distinctions. When we do so, James asked rhetorically, do we "become judges of evil thoughts?" As we hold on to our faith in Christ, we trust Him, obey Him, and live like Him. God does not show partiality and neither should we....

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Jame 2 1-13 Faith on Display in Your Relationship 

Racism and prejudice are far more common than they should be among those who agree that "all are created equal." Whether the distinctions we make are racial, socioeconomic, religious, or political, we often treat people differently because they are different from us or cannot do something fo us. James pointed to a better way. He taught that we should treat everyone the same...Amen

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Reading: James 2:1-13 

Poverty and riches can both be a trial. Poverty is a trial for obvious reasons. People need clean water, nutritious food, adequate shelter, and warm clothing. If they do not have these thing they will suffer. Those in poverty as constantly reminded of their dependence on God, providing them with nonstop opportunities to exercise their faith. The wealthy can have deep needs that money cannot meet, or their money may have created problems they never had before. The wealthy make a dire mistake if they think their greatest resources are what they own. Those resources are temporary, at best

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James 1:1-12 Faith on Display in Hard times  

God uses trials to mature your faith   Amen

James used a word that compares believers' various trials with a refiner's fire, which burns away impurities (1Pet. 1:6-7) God's ultimate goal in testing is that our faith becomes "mature and complete." If you want to stop being tossed about, rely on God to show you what is best for you. Ask him for wisdom, and trust that he will give it to you. Then your decision will be sure and solid!!

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James 1:1-12      The Point:  GOD USES TRIALS TO MATURE YOUR FAITH!!!

James used a word that compares believers various trials with a refiner's fire, which burns away impurities (1 Peter 1:6-7) Difficult days function to refine our faith. Trials purify a believer's faith. God's ultimate goal in testing is that our faith becomes "mature and complete."

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Reading: James 1:1-12

We can live with joy even as we go through disastrous, difficult moments. It is easier for most people to offer help to others than it is to ask for help. If you are experiencing a difficult trail, reach out to a close friend, your Bible study leader, or your Bible study group and ask for their help. James wrote to encourage the "Twelve Tribes" that was scattered around the world as they would experience "Various Trials". James instructed believers to "Consider" it a 'GREAT' JOY!!!!

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What a year we had, it was so much going on that I stop coming on my Podcast so that I can sit back an rejuvenate and find my Peace!!. The news was full of so much that in this episode I speak of several topics...

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You may ask yourself why learn of Angels? Well in this word Dr. Tony Evans breaks it down of why we have Angels and they are real. If you want to get into the deepnest of why we should learn of Angels, here are a few scriptures that can help you alone the way:

Job 38:4,  Colossians 1:16 -  Angels are created beings

Hebrews 1:14, 13:2 - Angels are spiritual beings

Luke 15:10, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Peter 2:4 - Angels are personal beings

Daniel 10:5-6 Ezekiel 28:12-13, 14-15 - Angels are glorious beings

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Church is the life-support system for individual Christians. Spiritual growth is a group project, which should be good news to you, it means you don't have to do it all yourself

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