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Worldliness in the Church These people create divisions and are worldly, not having the Spirit. Jude 1:19 Jude, brother of James and also witness of Jesus risen from death, stands with all the Apostles when he urges us, “Contend for the faith.” He cautions, “some have come in by stealth; they are ungodly, turning the…
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In a visual word about works. James entreats us, “let everyone see your works,” in this proverb of James, ‘be doers of the word.’ What does it have to do with his initial advice, “Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials?” James details the connection as he continues…
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Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials… James 1:2 RSV πειρασμός Trials & Temptations Messengers from Jerusalem arrive with a letter from the leader of the church. (Can’t wait to hear their good news.) So what is the first thing James has to say to all of us? Consider all of…
