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Faith is inseparable from works according to the Bible. Though they are not the same (each having different function) they form one unit in their divine purpose, like a vine to a branch (e.g., Jn 15:1-11). This is the reason why James maintained a wholesale rejection of any advocacy for a division between faith and … Read more
Belief and deeds are divine companions that mark the life of a Christian. James labors to show the correlation and necessity of the two if a person truly possesses genuine faith. He uses an illustration of a needy person who lacked food and was poorly clothed. Then he describes a person of worthless faith who … Read more
Can the body live without the spirit? Can a plant boast of being a banana tree if the fruit it actually bears are apples? Can we truly profess to have a faith in Jesus Christ that does not accompany affirming works (i.e., kingdom fruit) as the evidence of its existence? This is the question James … Read more
There is an old saying, “Practice what you preach.” This commonly used proverb is rooted in a Biblical principle that stresses the importance that our words be consistent with the outworking of our deeds. God’s glorification in our lives solely depends on what faith our speech and actions are derived from: the Law of God … Read more
Why does the Bible take issue with exercising value in a discriminative way towards people? We serve a God who shows his love for both the rich, poor; and people of every nation, tribe and tongue without partiality. James labors in exposing and rebuking favoritism that is operating among the saints. When we fail to … Read more
The sin of favoritism does not accord with a life of faith. We live in a world where man discriminates against each other along many distinctional lines (e.g., race, gender, nationality, religion, etc…). Additionally, there are none in humanity who have lived this life and not experienced some form or measure of the negative effects … Read more
In the societies of men, value is attributed to what one has and accomplishes. Typically, those who acquire wealth and power are considered of greater worth than others. Such biases are not limited to the socio-economic, but it has also wreaked havoc in the fields of ethnic and gender (i.e., male and female) groups. Further, … Read more
What is true religion? From a Biblical perspective it is not one of mere formalism or ritual of outward piety. James cautions that if our words (which spring from the abundance of the heart) are not sync with godly affections then our faith is like a cloud without rain in midst of drought conditions, “If … Read more
Religion promotes a belief system of faith and worship. Its authenticity solely depends on the source of its truth (i.e., God) and how it is lived out by one who places their faith in it. To be clear, there are many who attend worship services on Sunday, speak of their active prayer life and engage … Read more
The Word of God positions us for his blessings. Hearing His truth is essential for spiritual growth. Only by obeying (doing) what He says can we prosper in Him. Using the object of an mirror, James illustrates the futility of failing to respond with obedience to the light the Word that shines on our hearts. … Read more