My faith is what my whole life is built upon. I should not, therefore, be afraid to examine my faith to see if it is pure in the sight of God.

James 1:18 tells us we are justified by the word of God. In verses 19-25, James shows us how we are sanctified by it. We must be consumers of the Word, allowing it to cleanse us and to change us.

God has blessed us with all manner of good things. His very character is good. That has never changed, nor will it ever.

Temptation, when not met with the right mindset, leads to sin, and sin leads to death.

In James 1:9-11, we see a real example of why we must rely on God for wisdom. Both sides of the financial spectrum have their own temptations that can lead us away from God.

When we meet the trials that James tells us are coming, we need the wisdom of God to make it through.

Scripture: James 1:1-4 In the opening verses of the book of James, we are warned of the hardships that will come because of our faith. It is through these trials, however, that we become more like Christ.

Worship should be planned in such a way as to please one focus target – Jesus. To do that, we must keep our worship by the book.

God has called pastors to equip the saints for the work of ministry. All believers are called to grow and mature in Christ.

When the glory of the Lord descended on the newly built tabernacle, it was not the first or the last time God would manifest Himself to His people. God's presence, protection, and guidance are still evident in the lives of His people today.