“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing” (James 3:16). This simple sentence is probably the root of most of the discord in any…
“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic” (James 3:15). Learning how to mask our issues is what the world teaches. That, and…
“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth” (James 3:14). One wonders how often this kind…
“Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom” (James 3:13). Wisdom, knowledge and understanding are different things. …
“Does a fountain send out from the same opening both fresh and bitter water? Can a fig tree, my brethren, produce olives, or a vine produce figs? Nor can salt…
“For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race” (James 3:7). What has more power? …
“And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the…
“See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!” (James 3:5) A match is enough to burn down a forest. How many fellowships have been destroyed…