Month: April 2021

James 1:22-25

Click here to open the Video Devotional James 1:22-25 As we begin to dissect this passage, we must first understand that these words were written to a group of people that had already professed Jesus to be their Lord and Savior; they were believers and followers of Jesus Christ.  I believe that this passage and …

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James 1:21

Click here to open the Video Devotional James 1:21 The “Therefore” that begins verse 21 reaches way back to all that James has been teaching us thus far: the one who endures temptation will receive blessings from the Lord and the crown of life which He promised to all who love Him (James 1:12); understanding …

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James 1:19-20

Click here to open the Video Devotional James 1:19-20 James gives us very practical and proven advice in this passage of James 1:19-20 to (NKJV), “be swift to hear” which is to simply take the time to listen to what others are saying.  He then goes on to give instructions to be, “slow to speak” …

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James 1:16-18

Click here to open the Video Devotional James 1:16-18 James wants his hearers/readers to be certain about their belief in God as he states in James 1:16 (NKJV) to, “not be deceived” in relation to the previous text of James 1:12-15 and the source of temptation which is from our own sinful nature’s desires that …

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James 1:13-15

Click here to open the Video Devotional James 1:13-15 James tells us that we should not believe that when we are being tempted to sin that it is from God because as he states in James 1:13c-d (NKJV), “…for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.”  James tells us that …

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