(This is ment to be thought provoking not a critisisim)
We are bombarded by a flood of claims as we switch through t.v. channels or magazine pages. the adverts we see assure us they are fantastic,and capable of changing our lives. for little money they tell us we can have glamorous life styles, new cars, bigger houses and it guarantees to bring happiness, friends and the good life. But talk is cheap,and too often we soon realise that the boasts were hollow, far from the truth.
We christians can also sometimes be like the t.v. & magazine adverts. We also make great claims but sometimes are guilty of belying them with our actions.Professing to trust God and to be his children sometimes we contradict the gospel with the way we live our lives.
James begins his letter by out linining some general characteristics of the christian faith (1:1-27).Next he exhorts christians to act justly in society (2:1-13). He follows this pratical advice on the realationship between faith and action (2:14-26). Then james shows the importance of controling ones speech (3:1-12) .....IN(3:13-18), James distinguishes two kinds of wisdom, earthly and heavenly.
Then he encourages his readers to turn from eveli desires and obey God (4:1-12). James reproves those who trust in their own plans and possessions (4:13-5:6). Finally, he askes his readers to be patient with each other, to be straightforward in their promises to each other, to pray for each other and to help each other to reamain faithful to God (5:7-20)
We are bombarded by a flood of claims as we switch through t.v. channels or magazine pages. the adverts we see assure us they are fantastic,and capable of changing our lives. for little money they tell us we can have glamorous life styles, new cars, bigger houses and it guarantees to bring happiness, friends and the good life. But talk is cheap,and too often we soon realise that the boasts were hollow, far from the truth.
SO WHAT DO CHRISTIANS SAY?
"Jesus is the answer".... "Belive in God".... "Come with me to church"
We christians can also sometimes be like the t.v. & magazine adverts. We also make great claims but sometimes are guilty of belying them with our actions.Professing to trust God and to be his children sometimes we contradict the gospel with the way we live our lives.
HOW?
(READ THE BOOK OF JAMES AND FIND OUT)
(READ THE BOOK OF JAMES AND FIND OUT)
James begins his letter by out linining some general characteristics of the christian faith (1:1-27).Next he exhorts christians to act justly in society (2:1-13). He follows this pratical advice on the realationship between faith and action (2:14-26). Then james shows the importance of controling ones speech (3:1-12) .....IN(3:13-18), James distinguishes two kinds of wisdom, earthly and heavenly.
Then he encourages his readers to turn from eveli desires and obey God (4:1-12). James reproves those who trust in their own plans and possessions (4:13-5:6). Finally, he askes his readers to be patient with each other, to be straightforward in their promises to each other, to pray for each other and to help each other to reamain faithful to God (5:7-20)
IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO TALK THE CHRISTIAN FAITH! WE MUST LIVE IT!
thanks for making me look in the mirror
