Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
malicious mindsets
20240203 malicious mindsets James 3:13-18 (JDV) James 3:13 Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his results, with the humility of wisdom.James 3:14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in … Continue reading
should not be
20240202 should not be James 3:9-12 (JDV) James 3:9 With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God’s likeness.James 3:10 Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. … Continue reading
fire extinguisher
20240201 fire extinguisher James 3:5-8 (JDV) James 3:5: Although the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. Think about how a small fire kindles a large forest.James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire. The … Continue reading
organ of direction
20240131 organ of direction James 3:1-4 (JDV) James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will be scrutinized more strictly.James 3:2 You see, we all trip in many ways. If anyone does not trip … Continue reading
Rahab’s living faith
20240130 Rahab’s living faith James 2:24-26 (JDV) James 2:24 You see that a person is proved to be right by results and not by faith alone.James 2:25 In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also proved to be right … Continue reading
results of faith
20240129 results of faith James 2:17-23 (JDV) James 2:17 In the same way faith, if it doesn’t have results, is dead by itself.James 2:18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have results.” Show me your faith without … Continue reading
beyond politeness
20240128 beyond politeness James 2:12-16 (JDV) James 2:12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom.James 2:13 You see, judgment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs … Continue reading
a higher standard
20240127 a higher standard James 2:8-11 (JDV) James 2:8 Indeed, if you fulfill the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Care about your neighbor like yourself, you are doing well.James 2:9 If, however, you show prejudice, you commit sin and … Continue reading
questions about partiality
20240126 questions about partiality James 2:5-7 (JDV) James 2:5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who … Continue reading
honoring one another
20240125 honoring one another James 2:1-4 (JDV) James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.James 2:2 For if someone comes into your meeting wearing a … Continue reading
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