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I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? USING OUR TONGUES WISELYBasically our tongues can be used in one of two ways – constructively or destructively. Constructively we can use our tongues to encourage others andlift their spirits. We can use it to comfort, console and compliment others. During those times when we don’t know what to say to … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? PATIENCE EXHIBITEDBack to the topic of patience. We can sometimes be encouraged in our efforts to develop patience when we see examples of others who have exercised patience during trials. We can see in the following verse that James understands how we can be influenced by examples. Brothers and sisters, as … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? TAKING A STANDNot only are we told to be patient, but we are instructed to stand firm as well. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. (James 5:8) ‘Stand firm’ sounds like going into idle mode, but that’s not what is meant at all. … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? PATIENCE Have you ever heard someone say, “I need patience and I need it right now!”? It doesn’t sound like someone who really has a desire for patience, does it? Most of us have been programmed to expect everything immediately. As a result, most of us have a struggle with … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? USING GOD’S BLESSINGS The way we spend our time on earth and how we use the resources God has provided, is a good reflection of where our heart is focused. It can also be a determining factor regarding our eternal destiny. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter5:8) MEDITATION: We’ve all been there, haven’t we? We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that He became our sacrifice for sin and was crucified for our transgressions, that … Continue reading
I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? WEALTHY PEOPLE (continued) Whenever a wealthy person has excluded God from his life and failed to make a profession of faith, all of his wealth will disappear while he is spending eternity separated from the Lord. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. (James 5:2) Of … Continue reading
WEALTHY PEOPLE Some people feel that God dislikes the wealthy, but this is an unfair assessment of an impartial heavenly Father. I have known some wealthy people who are not only generous to others, but are also very humble. They do what they do to obey the Lord, and not for recognition from others. I … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. (Luke 17:26) MEDITATION: When we see what Jesus says about “how the world will be when He returns”, we may have this question, “What was it like in the days … Continue reading
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
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