Heavenly wisdom
If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from...
Bless those who curse you
And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right! Does a spring of...
Restless and full of deadly poison
People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly...
A tiny spark can cause a wildfire
But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world...
The power of words
We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever...
The dangers of unruly tongue
Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Indeed,...
Faith without works is dead
Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works. James 2:26 NLT James, after giving two contrasting...
Justified by true faith
So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone. Rahab the prostitute is another example. She was shown...
God's way
Don’t you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?...
Unreserved obedience
You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith...




