This week we are going to look at 1 Peter 2:1 and learn what hinders our desire for God’s Word. In verse 1 he lists 5 hindrances to our ability to desire the Word of God. Notice what they are as he lists them in verse 1. He says, “Therefore,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
For the last couple of days we have been looking at James 1:13-18. In this passage, James gives instructions on how to respond to temptation. In verses 13-14 we saw the need to understand the process of temptation. Today we’re looking at the need...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We are currently looking at James 1:13-18. Here in this passage, James gives us the consequences for failing trials. When you respond to a trial with a joyous attitude, an understanding mind, and a submissive will, it remains a trial. But when you...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
On Friday we began a look at James 1:13-18. In this six verses, James gives us insight into temptation. First he tell us not to blame God when we are tempted because God is untemptable. Now he tells us in verse 14 where the real blame lies—in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Satan promises the best, but pays with the worst; he promises honour, and pays with disgrace; he promises pleasure, and pays with pain; he promises profit, and pays with loss; he promises life, and pays with death. But God pays as he promises;...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We have completed our study of trials from James 1:2-12. Now we’re considering temptation. James says in James 1:13-18, “Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I would like to begin today by reading to you an apt description of what sin is by the Scottish preacher Thomas Guthrie: “Who is the hoary sexton that digs man a grave? Who is the painted temptress that steals his virtue? Who is the murderess...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Today we come to the conclusion of James’ treatment on the subject of trials found in James 1:2-12. As we conclude today, we end on the subject of the one who is considered by James as “the blessed man.” He says, “Blessed is the man who endures...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Yesterday we looked at James 1:9 where James says, “Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation” and saw that the “lowly” or poor “brother” is to “glory” or boast in that Christ has exalted him. Today we’re looking at verses 10-11 where James...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
