Come near to God and he will come near to you.James 4:7 You are either walking toward heaven or hell. If you desire God to be near to you, you must seek to dwell near Him. We submit to God when we resist the devil, rely on Christ, and repent of sin. “Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your…
The wisdom from above is pure.James 3:17 The wisdom that comes from God is pure because God is holy. Purity is similar to light in that it dispels darkness without being influenced by it. When heavenly wisdom comes down to an imperfect earth, it is not affected. The wisdom of earth says to strive for happiness at all cost. Wisdom…
Where jealousy and selfishness exist, there will be disorder.James 3:16 The desire to obtain great worldly things is not heavenly wisdom. For example, we think getting rich or losing weight is finding fulfillment. These worldly standards of success only lead to jealousy or selfishness. Selfishness is a decision to take your own perceived advantage. Jealousy is a desire to take…