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Blessings! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Persevering in Times of TrialsJames Chapter 5 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible begins with a warning to the rich who have held back the wages of workers, reminding them that their wealth will not save them from the coming judgment.James calls on the oppressed to be patient and to look to the Lord for vindication.He encourages patience in suffering, using the example of the farmer who waits for the rain and the harvest. strengthening of the heart and the avoidance of grumbling.James goes on to give examples of patience in the lives of the prophets and Job, highlighting their perseverance and faithfulness in the face of trials.The brethren (men and women) are encouraged to follow the example to pray for one another, promising that the fervent prayer of a righteous person has great power.James concludes the chapter with a call to confession and prayer. He urges those who are sick to call for the elders of the church to pray for them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.He also encourages confession of sins to one another and prayer for one another, promising that such prayers will be effective and brings healing and forgiveness.The chapter ends with a reminder of the importance of bringing back those who have wandered from the truth, and of the power of a single person's conversion to save many from death.Overall, James Chapter 5 is a call to patience, prayer, and confession. It reminds us of the importance of looking to the Lord in times of trial, and of the power of prayer to bring about healing and forgiveness. It also encourages us to be patient and to persevere in the face of suffering, and to bring back those who have wandered from the truth.James Chapter 5:1 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.4 Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.5 Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.6 Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be

Blessings! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑The Power of Patience and PrayerJames Chapter 4 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible addresses adulterers and adulteresses," saying that whosoever practices this activity is a friends with the world and an enemy of God.He goes on to say that the root of conflicts and disagreements is from own selfish desires and lusts. He urges humility before God, to resist the devil, and draw near to God, promising that God will in turn draw near as well.James also warns against speaking evil of one another and judging one another, emphasizing that there is only one Lawgiver and Judge.He then admonishes those who boast about their future plans without considering God's will and sovereignty. He reminds the brethren there that life is short and uncertain, and that they should instead focus on doing God's will and serving others.The chapter concludes with a warning to those who hoard wealth and live in luxury at the expense of others, calling them to weep and mourn for their sins and turn back to God. James urges to use wealth to help ones in need and to be good stewards of the blessings God has given them.James Chapter 4:1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.5 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.12 There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?13 Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.16 But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.Blessings, Peace and Love,SisterG Glenda CokerFaith T-shirts 👕 https://bit.ly/BlessingsStore Faith Books 📚 https://bit.ly/Inspire_BooksBlog 📨 /Email Listhttps://bit.ly/In_GodsPresenceDonations:https://www.paypal.me/guidingheartsYouTube:. https://youtube.com/@StayInPrayerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faith-and-light--970904/support.<br

Welcome!James Chapter 3 is focused on the power of the tongue and the importance of using it wisely. The chapter begins with a warning to those who are teachers, urging them to be mindful of their words, as it will hold them to a higher standard.James goes on to describe the tongue as a small but powerful part of the body that can set the course of a person's life. He compares it to a small spark that can start a raging forest fire, or a tiny rudder that steers a massive ship.He emphasizes the importance of using the tongue to bless and encourage others, rather than to curse and tear down.James then compares the wisdom that comes from heaven with the wisdom of the world. He explains that the wisdom of heaven is pure, peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated, full of mercy, and good fruits.Finally, James incites the pursuance of wisdom from above and encourages the resistance to temptations of the flesh. He calls out a life of peace and to sow seeds of righteousness.Blessings, Peace and Love,SisterGGlenda CokerFaith T-shirts👕 https://bit.ly/BlessingsStoreFaith Books 📚 https://bit.ly/Inspire_Books Blog 📨Email List https://bit.ly/In_GodsPresenceDonations: https://www.paypal.me/guidingheartsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faith-and-light--970904/support.Stay connected. Join the email list @ www vitalhope.co

Faith and Good Works.James chapter 2 discusses the importance of exercising faith through actions. James argues that faith without works is dead, and that true faith is represented by good deeds.He uses the examples of Abraham and Rahab to exemplify this point. James also warns against showing favoritism to the wealthy, and features the importance of showing compassion and mercy to others.He concludes by stating that faith and works are inseparable, and that genuine faith will always result in a transformed life.James Chapter 2:1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?7 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.Blessings, Peace and Love,SisterG Glenda Coker Faith T-shirts 👕 https://bit.ly/BlessingsStoreFaith Books 📚 https://bit.ly/Inspire_Books Blog 📨Email List <a href="https://bit

Blessings!The first chapter of the Book of James emphasizes the importance of faith and perseverance during trials and tribulations. James urges us to see trials as opportunities for growth, to seek wisdom from God, and to remain steadfast in faith.He emphasizes the need for humility, warns against the dangers of temptation, and encourages believers to put their faith into action by helping those in need and living according to God's word. James emphasizes that pure religion involves caring for the vulnerable and avoiding worldly pursuits.He concludes the chapter by stressing the importance of living out one's faith, not just hearing it, and warns against self-deception.1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that waver eth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.<a href="http

Greetings!Hebrews Chapter 13 is the final chapter of the book of Hebrews. The chapter begins with exhortations showing hospitality to strangers and to remember those who are in prison or being mistreated. It also emphasizes the importance of marriage and encourages readers to remain sexually pure.The Scriptures turn to spiritual leaders, urging believers to remember and imitate their faith and to obey and submit to them. Emphasis is on the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ and encourages us to focus on Him and His teachings.The chapter concludes with a call to offer praise and worship to God continually and to do good and share with others. There is an ending prayer and a final blessing.Overall, the chapter emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and love in the Christian life, as well as the enduring nature of Jesus Christ and His teachings.Hebrews Chapter 13:1 Let brotherly love continue.2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.10 We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.11 For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.19 But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.24 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.25 Grace be with you all. Amen.<

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