The Epistle of James: Spiritual Family Matters
The Epistle of James emphasizes the importance of joy in trials, patience in testing, and the transformative power of faith. It highlights the origin of good and perfect gifts from above and encourages believers to be both swift to hear and doers of the word, not merely hearers. The passage underscores the need to shed wickedness, receive the word with meekness, and live out the righteousness of God.
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The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into varioustrials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.character
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters James 1:17-22 NKJV 2My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into varioustrials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters James 1:17-22 NKJV 2My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into varioustrials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Good and Perfect treasures are not found on the earth, or in earthly pursuits. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into varioustrials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Good and Perfect treasures are not found on the earth, or in earthly pursuits. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into varioustrials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Good and Perfect treasures are not found on the earth, or in earthly pursuits. The Father of lights God is light 1 John 1:5 He is the Creator / Father of physical light, and He enlightens us, spiritually. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into varioustrials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Good and Perfect treasures are not found on the earth, or in earthly pursuits. The Father of lights God is light 1 John 1:5 He is the Creator / Father of physical light, and He enlightens us, spiritually. no variation or shadow of turning By design and of necessity, the physical lights God created must change seasonally, and hourly, but The Light of their Creator does not change. That which is good can only originate with Him, and the only thing that comes from Him is good; He is never the source of that which is evil. Malachi 3:6a NKJV "For I am the LORD, I do not change " Lamentations 3:22 NKJV the LORD'S mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into varioustrials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. John 3:5 NKJV Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 1 Peter 1:22-23 NKJV 22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever,
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. Christians are born of the seed of God s word, and they are to abide in His word. John 8:31-32 NKJV 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Just as children do not always honor and obey their father, there is the possibility that God s children will selfishly disobey Him.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. Christians are born of the seed of God s word, and they are to abide in His word. John 8:31-32 NKJV 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Just as children do not always honor and obey their father, there is the possibility that God s children will selfishly disobey Him.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. Christians are born of the seed of God s word, and they are to abide in His word. Just as children do not always honor and obey their father, there is the possibility that God s children will selfishly disobey Him. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. Christians are born of the seed of God s word, and they are to abide in His word. Just as children do not always honor and obey their father, there is the possibility that God s children will selfishly disobey Him. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. Christians are born of the seed of God s word, and they are to abide in His word. Just as children do not always honor and obey their father, there is the possibility that God s children will selfishly disobey Him. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Learning God s will through His Spirit- revealed word is not merely an academic enlightenment. It is intended and designed to be a practical exercise.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. Christians are born of the seed of God s word, and they are to abide in His word. Just as children do not always honor and obey their father, there is the possibility that God s children will selfishly disobey Him. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Learning God s will through His Spirit- revealed word is not merely an academic enlightenment. It is intended and designed to be a practical exercise.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. Christians are born of the seed of God s word, and they are to abide in His word. Just as children do not always honor and obey their father, there is the possibility that God s children will selfishly disobey Him. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:23-27 NKJV 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. 26 If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. Learning God s will through His Spirit- revealed word is not merely an academic enlightenment. It is intended and designed to be a practical exercise.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. Christians are born of the seed of God s word, and they are to abide in His word. Just as children do not always honor and obey their father, there is the possibility that God s children will selfishly disobey Him. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:23-27 NKJV 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. 26 If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. Learning God s will through His Spirit- revealed word is not merely an academic enlightenment. It is intended and designed to be a practical exercise.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters Christians are born of the seed of God s word. The firstfruits of the Jewish harvest were dedicated to God (Lev. 23:10; Deut. 26:2ff). Christians are to consider themselves dedicated to God in that, if it were not for God and what He provides, we could not be His children. Christians are born of the seed of God s word, and they are to abide in His word. Just as children do not always honor and obey their father, there is the possibility that God s children will selfishly disobey Him. James 1:17-22 NKJV 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:23-27 NKJV 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. 26 If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. Learning God s will through His Spirit- revealed word is not merely an academic enlightenment. It is intended and designed to be a practical exercise.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters With God as our Father, we are His children, brothers and sisters in His family. We are to conduct ourselves to His honor and glory, in the manner in which He instructs us. We are to love one another, not judge and divide from each other. James 2:12-13 NKJV 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters With God as our Father, we are His children, brothers and sisters in His family. We are to conduct ourselves to His honor and glory, in the manner in which He instructs us. We are to love one another, not judge and divide from each other. James 2:12-13 NKJV 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters With God as our Father, we are His children, brothers and sisters in His family. We are to conduct ourselves to His honor and glory, in the manner in which He instructs us. We are to love one another, not judge and divide from each other. James 2:12-13 NKJV 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters With God as our Father, we are His children, brothers and sisters in His family. We are to conduct ourselves to His honor and glory, in the manner in which He instructs us. We are to love one another, not judge and divide from each other. One of the spiritual blessings that is available to those who are in Christ is God's special mercy. James 2:12-13 NKJV 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Psalm 32:10 (NASB) Many are the sorrows of the wicked; But he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him. Psalm 86:5 (NASB) For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all who call upon Thee.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters With God as our Father, we are His children, brothers and sisters in His family. We are to conduct ourselves to His honor and glory, in the manner in which He instructs us. We are to love one another, not judge and divide from each other. One of the spiritual blessings that is available to those who are in Christ is God's special mercy. James 2:12-13 NKJV 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Galatians 6:15-16 (NASB) 15 For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. Jude 1:21 (NASB) keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters With God as our Father, we are His children, brothers and sisters in His family. We are to conduct ourselves to His honor and glory, in the manner in which He instructs us. We are to love one another, not judge and divide from each other. One of the spiritual blessings that is available to those who are in Christ is God's special mercy. James 2:12-13 NKJV 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Hebrews 4:16 (NASB) Let us (children of God) therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters With God as our Father, we are His children, brothers and sisters in His family. We are to conduct ourselves to His honor and glory, in the manner in which He instructs us. We are to love one another, not judge and divide from each other. One of the spiritual blessings that is available to those who are in Christ is God's special mercy. James 2:12-13 NKJV 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. 1 Peter 2:9-12 (NASB) But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 for you once were NOT A PEOPLE, but now you are THE PEOPLE OF GOD; you had NOT RECEIVED MERCY, but now you have RECEIVED MERCY. (cf. Deut. 26:16-19)
The Epistle of James Spiritual Family Matters With God as our Father, we are His children, brothers and sisters in His family. We are to conduct ourselves to His honor and glory, in the manner in which He instructs us. We are to love one another, not judge and divide from each other. One of the spiritual blessings that is available to those who are in Christ is God's special mercy. James 2:12-13 NKJV 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 4:11-12 NKJV 11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another? Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 3:13-18 NKJV 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. 18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 5:9 NKJV Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! James 5:16 NKJV
