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“ Pay attention on what you see in the mirror. ” Unofficial brief! ¶ James points out the importance of functioning as God's people under trial. Trials are God's way to mature us, but never lead us into sin. Testings come to refine us. All gifts come from God, including the ultimate gift -- the salvation we have in Christ. ¶ James 1:19 So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. ¶ We have to turn away from sin as believers, no compromise with our own sin. Prove to be doers and not just hearers of the Word. James draws from the Old Testament. Know the Old Testament. The Law was given to guide conduct. Jews were to do all the Words of the Law. Just sitting in Bible studies doesn't save you. It's important to be taught the Word. The question is what is my life like? How conformed to the Word of God is it? Our behavior is the proof of God's work in our lives. ¶ We have many people raised in and attending churches but have never been born again. They are deluding themselves. People are known by their fruits. What's being produced in one's life, shows the truth.
In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...
