Be A Doer of the Word!

I recently remarked to a friend that I enjoy reading the book of James for the practical day to day advice. He said with a smile, “You like it because it is a short book with only five chapters.” Well, there is some truth in that. Please allow me to share some of my favorite James verses:

Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, and even slower to anger (1:20).

But be doers of the word and not hearers only (1:22).

You shall love your neighbor as yourself (2:8).

Merciless is the judgment on the man who has not shown mercy; but mercy triumphs over judgment (2:13).

Be assured, that faith without works is as dead as a body without breath (2:26).

The harvest of justice is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace (3:18).

Therefore, submit to God: resist the devil and he will flee. Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you (4:7-8).

Remember this: the person who brings a sinner back from his way will save his soul from death and cancel a multitude of sins (5:20).

Just imagine James writing these verses while witnessing the magnificent healing power of love and forgiveness as Jesus Christ was spreading the gospel of salvation. Indeed, thank you James for a succinct, action-packed book that is full of reminders to lead with Love!