Money does funny things to people, doesn’t it? Sometimes, however, what it does isn’t funny at all. That’s why James offers some stern warnings to the wealthy.

Dave DeSelmAugust 11, 2024James, beyond belief, faith, walk the talk, faith and works, money, wealth, the wealthyComment

191 James: Navigating the Future

What are your plans for the future? James reveals three mistakes people commonly make when it comes to navigating the future.

Dave DeSelmAugust 4, 2024James, beyond belief, faith, walk the talk, faith and works, future, plansComment

190 James: Who's to Judge?

All of us have taken on the role of judge. We’re not elected by the citizens or confirmed by the congress. We are self-appointed judges.

Dave DeSelmJuly 28, 2024James, beyond belief, faith, walk the talk, faith and works, slander, judging others, the tongue, your speechComment

189 James: The Wise and the Otherwise

It’s one thing to have knowledge, it’s something else to possess wisdom.

Dave DeSelmJuly 21, 2024James, beyond belief, faith, walk the talk, faith and works, wisdomComment

188 James: Weighing Your Words

“Sticks and stones may break my bones...but words will never hurt me.” We’ve all heard those words and maybe even said them ourselves. But as catchy as they might be, they’re just not true.

Dave DeSelmJuly 14, 2024James, beyond belief, faith, walk the talk, faith and works, the tongueComment

187 James: A Faith That Works, pt. 2

The Apostle Paul declared that we are saved by faith alone. James agreed but noted that the faith that saves is never alone.

Dave DeSelmJuly 7, 2024James, beyond belief, faith, walk the talk, faith and worksComment

186 James: A Faith That Works, pt. 1

While we can easily overlook the apparent contradiction of proverbs by saying their interpretation depends on the context, the tension can be much harder to overlook when it’s in an area as fundamental as the doctrine of salvation.

Dave DeSelmJune 30, 2024James, beyond belief, faith, walk the talk, faith and worksComment

185 James: Playing Favorites

James challenges us to be hearers and doers of God’s Word. If we fail to do so, we will eventually end up “being polluted by the world.” And one way that will be manifested is that we will speak and relate to others with prejudice and partiality.

Dave DeSelmJune 23, 2024James, beyond belief, faith, walk the talk, favoritism, prejudice, partialityComment

184 James: Hearers and Doers, pt. 2

God’s Word is timeless and transformational. Through its inspired words, the Holy Spirit will mark those of us who live in the 21st century just as He did those disciples who lived in the 1st century.

Dave DeSelmJune 16, 2024James, beyond belief, faith, walk the talkComment