#James 1

[aspirant1598]

[thestarwarslesbian]

Does anyone remember in red, white and royal blue (book for this not film) when Henry was talking about how James 1 had a male lover who was called George?

Well Nicholas Galitzine is going to be playing said lover in a uk historical drama.

We have come full circle guys!

[culturevulturette]

[frodo-cinnamonroll]

What Are you Thankful For?

James 1:17 says "Every good and perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."

This shows how every single good thing ever to have happened is a blessing from God! Nothing is good apart from him, only a broken attempt to.

Since God is so good reblog with 3-5 things you are thankful for. Being grateful is one of the best ways to draw near to God and find contentment.

Here are mine:

That my dog found an amazing home

For my wonderful, dear friends with whom I do book club

For my gift of writing and imagination

For wonderful, inspiring stories like LotR and HTTYD that have moved me personally (and furthered my faith, though that may sound surprising :)

For close family to be with for Thanksgiving!

🦃🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!!! 🦃🦃

[little-bunny-in-space]

God against favoritism

I found it interesting while reading my verses this morning, James’ importance of not finding favoritism-

My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

Wow- interesting…. Don’t favorite the rich over the poor, huh?

5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? 7 Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?

Sound familiar?

The RICH are the ones exploiting the POOR. It’s been this way since the beginning of time.

Proverbs 15:16 - Better to be poor and fear the Lord than to be rich and in trouble. 17 Better to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.

THE BIBLE IS FOR THE POOR- NOT FOR THE RICH

Something every modern church just so happens to ignore… 🤷‍♂️

James 1 says-

27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

That means- the religion of the modern church is POLLUTED!

[asthecrowcrafts]

"Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." - The Bible, ESV, James 1:19-27

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[andrewpcannon]

Personal Revival in Psalm 119: Thinking About What It Means to Feel Alive Again

The worship of our lives is seeking after God’s ways rather than our own. We learn that God’s ways are better because our ways typically cause great hardship and tribulation. God forgives us for living by our own ways and bringing such destruction on ourselves and his earth. He shows his lovingkindness to thousands of those who love Him and keep His commandments (Exodus 20:6). As the psalmist…

[vickihinze]

Wind -- Is It Good Or Bad?

Wind is something I am not fond of, especially if I’m outdoors. In the winter, it freezes me to death and in the spring, tornadic wind destroys. But this week, I learned something interesting about wind from my pastor, so I’ll riff off his sermon. Back in 1991 eight non-scientists, four men and four women, joined 3,800 species of plants and animals when the doors of Biosphere 2 closed behind…

[pastordin]

Godly Character Building Bible Reading Plan: Week 10

Godly Character Building Bible Reading Plan | Aamir and Carissa Din Home Bible Reading Plan Contact Godly Character Building Bible Reading Plan: Week 10 A Journey of Discipleship and Transformation Week 10: Obedience Welcome to Week 10 of our Godly Character Building Bible Reading Plan! This week, we will explore the vital virtue of obedience, an essential aspect of discipleship that…

[natures33]

Lord, guide every decision I make today...

[aspirant1598]

[mshustlewithheart]

Motivation Monday: Finding Strength in Faith

Faith takes strength As we step into a new week, it’s essential to draw inspiration and strength from a source that never fails us. From a biblical worldview, we find that our motivation and encouragement come from our faith in God and His promises. The Bible is filled with verses that remind us of God’s unwavering love and support, providing us with the strength to face any challenges that come…

[eddiediaaz]

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JAMES S.O.A.P. ~ CHAPTER 1

I had a couple of suggestions for where we go next: James, John, Acts... but since we were last in the NT with John, his letters, and revelation, and we've looked at Acts coupled with Luke a time or two, I thought James... and then perhaps we look at the other "non-Paul letters" on either side of James...?

SCRIPTURE:

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, Who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. ~ James 1:5

OBSERVATION:

Wisdom - the ability to see and know the consequences of my actions or the actions of others - and take the best available path of action...

Who doesn't lack that?

Wisdom to realize when my will and wants are going away from His...

Wisdom to know and use the right word(s)... or to say or do nothing at all... 

Wisdom to remember Who is really in control...

Wisdom to remain on the straight and narrow path... (..."the best available path...")

"...ask...and it will be given..." (Like Matthew and other places)

Generously...

Without reproach - without anger or criticism or disapproval or disappointment or shaming... 

APPLICATION:

Seek wisdom...

...His wisdom...

Ask...

...accept... 

PRAYER:

Lord Father God - I ask for Your wisdom and strength in surrendering my wants and will to Your will and coming Kingdom... and that You forgive my willfulness and accepting the common so-called wisdoms around me... May I remember to lean into Your Holy Spirit and keep Your honor and glory before me... In Jesus's Name, and for Your praise and worship...

So, if I may, what say we go back to Hebrews after five days here in James, and then jump back over to the Peters...?

Seeking and asking... 

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[wintersnails]

early seasons of House MD are so precious to me. House shifts between being prickly and doing soft little things because he hasn’t refined his persona into a suit of armor yet. Cuddy manages to be gorgeous in the most dubious pantsuits imaginable, Wilson is written like a two-dimensional female side-character who’s only there to show cleavage (aka cheekbone) and then leave. Foreman is ready to fistfight House on his very first day of work and Cameron still thinks she can change the moral trajectory of everyone around her through sheer perseverance. Chase is there to be Australian and have Catholic issues and daddy issues and malpractice issues and blackmail issues.