The way this final passage in James begins reminds me of Ecclesiastes chapter three: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
In effect, James writes:
- if you’re in trouble it’s time to pray
- if you’re happy it’s time to sing…
The way this final passage in James begins reminds me of Ecclesiastes chapter three: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
In effect, James writes:
- if you’re in trouble it’s time to pray
- if you’re happy it’s time to sing…
And perhaps he’s writing this about them to encourage believers who are powerless against them and have been oppressed because of their unjust treatment.
And perhaps he’s writing this about them to encourage believers who are powerless against them and have been oppressed because of their unjust treatment.
Barabbas, a convicted felon for instigating an insurrection and murder is set free while an innocent man is sentenced to be crucified.
It was an upside down world gone mad.
Still is.
Barabbas, a convicted felon for instigating an insurrection and murder is set free while an innocent man is sentenced to be crucified.
It was an upside down world gone mad.
Still is.
Like the betrayal of a close friend (Judas).
Like the betrayal of democracy (Trump).
Yet here we are.
Like the betrayal of a close friend (Judas).
Like the betrayal of democracy (Trump).
Yet here we are.
Greatness is not characterized by having authority and prominence over others, rather it’s marked by servanthood.
This is how you can distinguish between true leaders who are for (serve) the people, and those who only act to use people for their own gain, power, and prestige.
Greatness is not characterized by having authority and prominence over others, rather it’s marked by servanthood.
This is how you can distinguish between true leaders who are for (serve) the people, and those who only act to use people for their own gain, power, and prestige.
Not much has changed in 2,000+ years. False teachers of a corrupt gospel are prevalent today. You will know them by their greed, selfish ambition, and desire for absolute power.
Not much has changed in 2,000+ years. False teachers of a corrupt gospel are prevalent today. You will know them by their greed, selfish ambition, and desire for absolute power.