Three Minute Thoughts

When we become the center of our own universe we tend to do things that are really not all that great. We can excuse just about any behavior when we are our own focus! So don't do that!

So the idea of licking your toes is pretty gross I get it. But think about how often we speak first and think second and thereby insert foot in mouth. The tongue has potential to do some pretty catastrophic harm. So watch it!

James is super practical. In today's chapter we see James reminding us that being a jerk is a bad idea and that integrity is pretty important. So no jerks and be real. That's pretty much the summary of James 2.

The bible is full of powerful words on prayer. James tells us to pray and have faith that not only God can but also that He will answer those things prayed in faith and according to his promises.

As Paul finishes his letter to the people of Galatia he reminds them who they are and how they should be treating one another. Some very practical advice for even us today.

Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should do it. We have a ton of freedoms in our world but how we go about using those freedoms is a whole different story. Can you live in your freedom and still respect those around you? You better or you're not really living in freedom anymore!

Since the people receiving this letter seem to be not getting the whole works and faith illustration, Paul decides to change it up a bit. So he uses the imagery of slaves and sons. What's the difference? That's today's topic.

Paul is getting increasingly frustrated by the people who have learned from him yet are living a totally different way of life. They say they believe yet live like they don't. They think their good works are going to save them but yikes! Paul has something to say about that.

Galatians 2 shows what happens when two mature people have a disagreement. We can be on the same team and fighting for the same cause and have a civil disagreement. Novel idea I know!

As we start a new book of the Bible it's important to understand the basic structure and purpose that's what we'll do today.