James explains how to gain a life-giving faith. Those who persevere joyfully in trials, study and apply God’s word, love their rich and poor neighbors, express good works through their faith, praise God with their tongue and choose heavenly wisdom gain spiritual maturity, receive crown of life, express pure religion, show mercy and active faith, prevent…
The heart of an individual controls the character of their speech. A wise person will have speech that edifies others. A foolish person will have speech that tears down others. The control of the tongue is greatest mark of spiritual maturity. Character of wise speech: 1. Gentle answer turns away wrath2. Makes knowledge…
Noah Webster wrote, ‘The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities, and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more assiduity than the head.” Proverbs 10 shows how wisdom and character bless a person’s life while foolishness ruins them.Righteousness and WisdomRighteousness and wisdom bring joy to your father,…
People often think the greatest impact occurs in large congregations where multitudes listen to a sermon on Sunday morning. Multiplication of God’s kingdom occurs in small ways. Teaching our children, discipling a few and trusting God for the increase. Certain character qualities ensure success. Ps. 78 explains how you can effectively shepherd God’s people. Listen…