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I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? ARROGANT PRIDE James had genuine concerns about people being arrogant and boasting. As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. (James 4:16) We have to remember that James is expressing what the Lord has impressed on him to share with us. If he … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? INCLUDING GOD IN YOUR PLANS When you hear the word ‘materialism’, what thoughts come to mind? Do you think about power and possessions? Do you think of someone with a love of ‘stuff’; someone who enjoys bragging about their possessions? A selfish person who is lacking in humility? Someone who is … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? BEING JUDGMENTALContinuing with ‘the error of many believers who are being judgmental’, James tells us there is only One qualified to judge. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor? (James … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? HUMBLE IN GOD’S EYES The scriptures instruct believers to develop a humble attitude if we expect to experience the blessings available for those with the fruit of the Spirit. One of the benefits of humility is – the Lord will lift us up whenever we are distraught. Humble yourselves before … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. … Continue reading
I’M SAVED. NOW WHAT? MOURNING Satan wants to convince believers that they can find joy in what the world has to offer. If he is successful, then he can cause us to lose the joy of our salvation; a joy that God wants us to be enjoying. James implies that enjoying worldly things is a … Continue reading
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