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The Spiritual Reality of the Rich and Poor
Today’s message brings us to James 1:9-11. The book of James is well known for its practical wisdom, often called the ‘Proverbs of the New Testament,’ and today is a great example of that. In James, we have learned about trials, about wisdom, and today, we learn about the realities of the rich and the poor. Our world exalts the earthly rich, but our God does the opposite. The physically rich have no spiritual advantage over the poor. Because even when you have nothing on the earth, you can have everything in Christ! Let the gospel take root in your life today and show you the temporal world is undependable and there is nothing more valuable than your identity in Christ. Through salvation, regardless of economic state, we are co-heirs with Christ! Our bank accounts mean nothing in eternity! Do we believe that?
Start Here: For Integrity
Integrity has been defined as “who you are when nobody is watching”. Employees tell us that above all, integrity is the single most important characteristic in a leader. The world appreciates integrity, but it is deeply valued by God. The Lord gave us Jesus, the perfect picture of integrity. It is the foundation that allows us to trust in God without wavering. Today, Pastor Robbie examines Psalm 26 and living a life of integrity.
Need Wisdom? P2
It’s hard to overstate the value of biblical wisdom. It is more valuable than gold. It can save us from so much unnecessary pain. It shows us God’s will for us. It guarantees God’s blessing. And it bears enormous fruit in our lives. Biblical wisdom is the ability to live understanding God’s perspective on our situations. Wisdom is something we all need, especially to remain steadfast in trials. The wise person looks for God in the trial, knowing all the while that the Lord is moving somewhere in their midst. Today, James 1:5-8 teaches how much we need wisdom, how we can get wisdom, and how we avoid wisdom. Wisdom is from the Lord; Jesus is the embodiment of true wisdom. That means, more Jesus = more wisdom. We learn today that God desperately wants to give us more wisdom, praise the Lord! He wants to bless us with understanding that comes only from Him! But there is a condition — we have to ask for it, in faith. Are we asking for it? Are we chasing more Jesus? The wise person is taking notes today because the wise person knows how much they need more wisdom.
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Need Wisdom?
It’s hard to overstate the value of biblical wisdom. It is more valuable than gold. It can save us from so much unnecessary pain. It shows us God’s will for us. It guarantees God’s blessing. And it bears enormous fruit in our lives. Biblical wisdom is the ability to live understanding God’s perspective on our situations. Wisdom is something we all need, especially to remain steadfast in trials. The wise person looks for God in the trial, knowing all the while that the Lord is moving somewhere in their midst. Today, James 1:5-8 teaches how much we need wisdom, how we can get wisdom, and how we avoid wisdom. Wisdom is from the Lord; Jesus is the embodiment of true wisdom. That means, more Jesus = more wisdom. We learn today that God desperately wants to give us more wisdom, praise the Lord! He wants to bless us with understanding that comes only from Him! But there is a condition — we have to ask for it, in faith. Are we asking for it? Are we chasing more Jesus? The wise person is taking notes today because the wise person knows how much they need more wisdom.
Finding Joy Within Trials P2
Today we begin a new series on the book of James, starting in James 1:1-4. This series is all about putting feet to our faith and allowing the challenging truth in James to convict us and prove our faith is real! James boldly calls for action and fruit in our lives. He begins his book by encouraging believers in trials, by commanding us to consider JOY within our trials – but how? Our trials are really opportunities to think according to God’s truth; every trial is a chance to discover JOY that is eternal. God ordains trials because He will do a greater work in us, and it is through this that we can find eternal joy in the midst of suffering. Trials test our faith, which produces steadfastness that matures us in Christ. This is why Spurgeon says that avoiding trials is avoiding God’s blessing. How do you respond to trials? What work could God be doing in you?
Finding Joy Within Trials
Today we begin a new series on the book of James, starting in James 1:1-4. This series is all about putting feet to our faith and allowing the challenging truth in James to convict us and prove our faith is real! James boldly calls for action and fruit in our lives. He begins his book by encouraging believers in trials, by commanding us to consider JOY within our trials – but how? Our trials are really opportunities to think according to God’s truth; every trial is a chance to discover JOY that is eternal. God ordains trials because He will do a greater work in us, and it is through this that we can find eternal joy in the midst of suffering. Trials test our faith, which produces steadfastness that matures us in Christ. This is why Spurgeon says that avoiding trials is avoiding God’s blessing. How do you respond to trials? What work could God be doing in you?
