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God is looking for thiose will to put him first above all things. He allows the devel to tempt us to test us. He doesn't tempt us. our trails are our test of faith. Are we going to trust him to see us through or are we going give in to the temptations put before us. Just ask God to help you turn away from temptations. He is faithful to do just that. Don't let your problems come between you and God. When we get our minds off our problems and start doing what we have been call for. It give God a chance to begin a work for us. Rejoyce and be glad. god is loving and there is nothing he can't do.

early i said (JOB) i meant to say Joseph. learn , listen and be bold about your faith. humble does not mean weak , stand your ground. psalm 62-2-8. were your faith . GOD SAID I KNOW YOUR NEEDS.

we are to focus ( matt 6:33 ) less of the world and more of his divine love . let not forget the walk and talk that (JESUS). went through. we all make mistake , but ask (GOD) FOR REPENTED. DID NOT JERMIAH 29 11 TELL US TO KNOW HIM SEEK AND YOU SHALL FINE. LEARN TO LISTEN TO THE VOICE. YOU EXCEPTED jesus for salavition , receive the HOLY SPIRIT , AND NOW YOU FOUND OUT THAT YOUR BODY IS A LIVING TEMPLE. SHARE YOUR FAITH , AND THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT, IN GALATION, HUMBLE LIKE JOB DID. AND LOOK WERE HE AT NOW , SECOND IN CHARGE , NEVER GIVE UP ALWAY PRAY. JAMES 5 16. SOON WE AS BELIVER WILL BE IN GLORY.

N other words, quit ur sinning! The Word when it's comusmed by ur soul, it will help u over come sin.

If this man is off, God that he won't act religious ,that he will fear God. And and he will humble him self first before God then,man.he will not let him self get caught up in unGodly talke.

How Many Are Sealed?
10 Jesus said to those in line for this sealing: “Have no fear, little flock, because your Father has approved of giving you the kingdom.” ( Luke 12:32) Other scriptures, such as Revelation 6:11 and Romans 11:25, indicate that the number of this little flock is indeed limited and, in fact, predetermined. John’s next words confirm this: “And I heard the number of those who were sealed, a hundred and forty-four thousand, sealed out of every tribe of the sons of Israel: Out of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand sealed; out of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand; out of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand sealed.”— Revelation 7:4-8.
11 Could this not be a reference to literal, fleshly Israel? No, for Revelation 7:4-8 diverges from the usual tribal listing. ( Numbers 1:17, 47) Obviously, the listing here is not for the purpose of identifying fleshly Jews by their tribes but to show a similar organizational structure for spiritual Israel. This is balanced. There are to be exactly 144,000 members of this new nation—12,000 from each of 12 tribes. No tribe in this Israel of God is exclusively royal or priestly. The whole nation is to rule as kings, and the whole nation is to serve as priests.— Galatians 6:16; Revelation 20:4, 6.
12 Although the natural Jews and Jewish proselytes were given the first opportunity to be chosen for spiritual Israel, only a minority of that nation responded. Jehovah therefore extended the invitation to the Gentiles. ( John 1:10-13; Acts 2:4, 7-11; Romans 11:7) As in the case of the Ephesians, who previously had been “alienated from the state of Israel,” now non-Jews could be sealed with God’s spirit and become part of the congregation of anointed Christians. ( Ephesians 2:11-13; 3:5, 6; Acts 15:14) It is appropriate, then, for the 24 elders to sing before the Lamb: “With your blood you bought persons for God out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and you made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God, and they are to rule as kings over the earth.”— Revelation 5:9, 10.
13 The Christian congregation is “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.” (1 Peter 2:9) Replacing natural Israel as God’s nation, it becomes a new Israel that is “really ‘Israel.’” ( Romans 9:6-8; Matthew 21:43) For this reason, it was quite proper for Jesus’ half brother James to address his pastoral letter “to the twelve tribes that are scattered about,” that is, to the worldwide congregation of anointed Christians that in time would number 144,000.— James 1:1.

James reminds me that after reading the word, continue in the perfect walk after christ. We should not be tempted by the things of the world, not only be a hearer but a doer as well, and you shall be blessed in your deeds. Do all you can to help others not to be entrapped by the temptations of the world.

James 1 tells i am supposed exercise meekness and patience in this troubled world. And other than that, it tells not only to hear His commands but, practise what He commands. By the end of it all, the sun will rise one day and with its scotching rays, i should be found standing firm because i am assured that the sun won't burn me my soul no matter what.

I try to have patience but i'm weak and scared. I need God to help me before it's too late. We are about to lose our house. Please Lord help us!!

I think james was telling us about things that would happen to us everyday,and for us to watch out and be alert and aware.Because sometimes we say or do things that we dont mean or speak to fast,and that causes problems.And like he said be paitient with god,the same way he is with you.Give GOD the most high respect.

I THINK JAMES 1:1;27 IS TELL US IS BE SLOW TO SPEAK BECAUSE YOU PROBILY HEARD SOME BODY SO SOMRTHING AND THATS NOT WHAT THEY REALLY SAID AND THE WHEN YOU SAY SOMRTHING WRONG THEY PROBILY HAVE (BEEF) OR MESS WITH YOU AND YOU JUST THOUGHT THEY SAID IS WANT YOU SAID; SO LET THEM SAY ALL WANT THEY HAD TO SAY THEN SPEAK. AND THEN DONT BE ALL COVERD UP WITH YOUR LUST BECAUSE ONE MINUTE YOU ALL SAVED FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST THEN YOUR NOT, BEACUSE YOU LET YOUR BEINGS COVERD EVERYTHING YOU HAD BETWEEN JESUS AND YOU AND YOU FOREGOT. SO THATS JUST MY SAYING ABOUT THIS SCRIPTURE GOD BLESS.

James, chapter 1, also teaches, that if anyone lacks wisdom, seek GOD for it, and it also a reminder, that once we seek our own desires, we are setting ourselves up for temptation, to be trapped by sin, and led to death. Whenever you allow patience to have her perfect work in your life, the word of GOD will get you through all situations in life.

James teaches me, that no matter how bad a situation you are going thru in life, you must continue to be happy or count it joy because God is still with us. God wants us to truly trust Him in all our trials. He is the only one who can work things out for our good. Jesus on one occassion, told us to give all our burdens to HIm. Too many times we are short patient with God and do things our way. We then get deeper into trouble. Just like we want God to be patient with us, WE MUST BE PATIENT WITH GOD!!

It is very inspiring and enlightens ones hopes to achieve the eternal life we are longing for.

james Chapter 1 tell us that when we are temp it is not God but our owen lust

powerfull and true.

I teaches us how to bridle out tongue and no one can tame it but GODlike the. I like the book of James.

i love reading the book of james ,it tells me something new each time .it reminds me to ask god for wisdom ,and to remember not to just hear but to do ,jesus is so wounderful ,he for gives us ,an never stops loving us

Patricia - I struggle with this verse also. Read verse 13 as well for better context. Then refer back to Psalm 34:19. and James 1:2-4 These verses are to encourage you in times of trouble - when we are doing all the right things, walking in righteousness and yet we still find outselves in adverse circumstances. God gets glory not from our affliction, but through our faith in Him to mould us, shape us, and conform us into the likeness of Christ through trying circumstances, and delivering us when we are perfected in this process.

Weathering a storm right now. But I thank GOD for hiw word and for his promise to me. I am counting it all joy. Blessed be his name!!!

I can remember when the good 'LORD' delivered me from so many things,but most important,I remember "HE' delivered me from me. What a blessing!I desired to be a good person,but I had no wisdom. At that time I didn't know how to use a computer, so I opened my BIBLE, and it opened to James,and I found the missing link in verse five. I began to seek the 'LORD' for wisdom, patience, and meekness. This brought me to a place called Faithfulness, and the wisdom of 'GOD' has humbled me.I found out that I was a good person all the time with bad habits, and made poor decisions save the "LORD" is YET critiquing me. It is very refreshing to read James chapter one. Be blessed in the 'LORD",and in the power of 'HIS' might.

James really speaks to me because it makes me aware of times i have strived to look like the perfect christian rather than making sure i am walking and living the perfect christian life. Not meaning i never sin but that i stay humble and recognize it and repent whole heartedly. I want to live a doers life not a hearers! im so glad that the Lord uses the Word to gently disipline me so i can stay on the straight and narrow!

It is not what I think Of James 1 It's what Thy Father will be done!

i think it is true wisdom spat out of the God who just wants us to be saved and endure in his ways...which is not much to ask of us considering all the love he has and still is giving us

I Like the book of James .... Yes, I am a Christian.

The book of James is very true to Gods Word.

The doctrines/teachings Faith Alone = Salvation is a half truth doctrine. Because, even one verses in the bible you cannot read that through Faith our Soul can enter into the kingdom of heaven. Many verses in the bible that to enter into the kingdom of heaven is in your own works/individual works to follow the words of Jesus Christ. Old test. prophesy is in verses: Exeq. 14:14, 14:20, & Exeq. 18:27. New test. verses; James 1:21& 22, Acts 2:40, Fil. 2:12. In Mat. 7:21, faith alone cannot ride this verse because to enter into the kingdom of heaven is the one's who doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Faith and Good Works = Salvation to enter into heaven. Our heavenly Father will not judge to our faith to him. But our heavenly Father will judge to our works whether good or bad. Supporting verses: 2 Cor. 5:10, John 12:48 & Eccl. 12:14

i thank God in his promise that if anyone lack wisdom and he/she just ask God to pour out his wisdom without doubt,it shall be given more than we ask.. Glory to God in the highest!

It is a constant refrain tru-out scriptures that one's words, not only reveals their heart, but also their destination in life both here and hereafter. Vs 14, says " a man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth!" In Num. 13:30 Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said,"let us go up at once, and possess it for we are well able to overcome it!" And years later in Jos. 14:6-13 Caleb said to Joshua,"I brought Moses word again as it was in my HEART, but my brethren their words made the peoples heart melt, but i wholly followed the Lord my God." And at age 85, Caleb being strong and in good health, was blessed and recieved Hebron for an inheritance. But in vs. 13 says, " the wicked is snared by the transgression of his LIPS". And the 10 spys who spoke negative fear, their bones fell in the wilderness.
And in vs. 18- there is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword,; but the TONGUE of the wise is health. Jesus said, in MT.12:34," out of the abundance of the HEART the MOUTH speaketh". Paul said, in Rom. 10:8-10 "with the HEART man beliveth unto righeousness and with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation."
Could it then be that the mess we are in, is just the fruit of our lips revealing a double minded heart? James 1:8 " a double minded man is unstable in all his ways". and in vs. 26 he states " if any seem to be religious and bridleth not his TONGUE, but decieves his own HEART."
I see now wisdom directs our HEARTS to confess "things of God" and not the fear of this world." I now see that i can't, in good consciousness, blame liberal, socialist political leaders, or any other person in this world, for that matter for any of my problems. I see all my problems reside between my two elbows and now i pray, God please unite my heart to fear your name ps.86:11 So that i may now offer praise and glorify God, knowing that as i order my CONVERSATION aright i shall see the salvation of my God, in my life both now and forever ps.50:23
Forgive me Lord and help me speak only words that glorify you! I have sinned! Forgive and help me please , in the name of Jesus! love -- reggie

At the concern over gender issues of wisdom crying and putting forth "HER" voice is a pronoun of relativity. As the church is relative to Jesus -" The Bride of Christ " but to the world the church is very masculine See Eph. 6:10 tru 17. You don't get any more masculine than putting on the whole armour of God and wrestling against powers and rulers of darkness. No sane intelligent person would ascribe that to be feminine.
But to consider Chosen Vessels comment posted 8/04/2010; I am constrained to say iv'e never heard such gobbledy gook! Jesus refered to the Holy Ghost as He over and over again in John chs. 14 tru 16. I believe it would be wisdom to agree with Jesus on this one and pray that Chosen would be delivered from confusion. To ascribe God the Father as( sub atomic darkness ), is not only unscriptural, but ignorance at best and perverting the Word of truth at worst. James 1:17 states He is the Father of Lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. There is not even a shadow much less darkness with Father God. And John states in 1 John 1:5 that God is light, and in him is NO DARKNESS!! sub-atomic or otherwise. Prov. ch 8 & vs.7 wisdom cries out "For my mouth shall speak truth" Jesus said,"I am the way, the truth, and the life." John 14:6 And no man cometh unto the Father but by me. We are not coming to (sub-atomic darkness) we are coming out of darkness into His wonderful light.A notable sign of wisdom is vs.7 "SPEAK TRUTH".

God is good.