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In this episode of "Pondering Scripture," Jeremiah continues a study of James with the fifth chapter. James addresses the ungodly rich who are oppressing the readers to impress his audience with God's awareness, and the vengeance He will visit these oppressors with.
In Matthew 18:1-5, Jesus answered the disciples' dispute about greatness in the kingdom with the example of a humble little child. We need to return to some of the virtues we had as children.
In Matthew 18:1-5, Jesus answered the disciples' dispute about greatness in the kingdom with the example of a humble little child. We need to return to some of the virtues we had as children.
In Matthew 18:1-5, Jesus answered the disciples' dispute about greatness in the kingdom with the example of a humble little child. We need to return to some of the virtues we had as children.
Another effect the worldly wisdom had on the reader's of James' epistle was they way the planned. They were presumptuous, arrogant, and boastful. Their planning, through a worldly mindset, left God out of the equation. They were negligent. Our plans must always include God.
James continues to address some problems among his readers stemming from their earthly wisdom. As their wisdom was not from God's word, neither were the judgments they were making against their brethren. James explains that when they make such judgments they judge the law, and usurp the authority of the Lawgiver.
James continues his reproof of the worldliness in his audience with a call to repentance. If we want Divine favor we must humbly submit to Him in all things. He will then lift us up to a relationship with Him wherein we are the recipients of immense blessings.
James addresses the outcome of the worldly wisdom possessed by some of his readers and discussed at the end of chapter 3. There was strife among the brethren due to their carnal desires for pleasure. They were not mindful of the spiritual, but were at enmity with God. God desires the entire devotion of His children.
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