Archive for August, 2008

James 5:1-6
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Dear friends,
This Sunday we come to James 5:1-6 which serves as a warning concerning the wrath of God against economic injustice, indulgent living at the expense of others, and trusting in our own strength for purpose in life. This is a dreadful passage of how God will judge those who know the right path but [...]

Humility Trumps Pride — James 4:11-17
Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Pride is likely the chief sin that lies at the root of many other sins in our lives. So, where do we see it in our lives? Is it in how we deal with others: the way we talk to and about them? Do you find yourself judging (that is, being judge, [...]

Scriptures for Sunday
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Dear brothers and sisters,
This Sunday we are warned about two egregious sins in James 4:11-17 coming easily from the basic sin of pride: evil speaking (11-12) and presumptuous planning (13-17). How much less would we talk if we didn’t talk about other people in a bad way? If we spread false rumors about someone we [...]