by George Runyan | Apr 28, 2013 | George Runyan
James 1:18 – In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures. God exercises His will, motivated by His nature of love. The will of God is always rooted in truth and righteousness....
by George Runyan | Apr 27, 2013 | George Runyan
James 1:16-17 – Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. The core of deception is rooted in keeping us from the...
by George Runyan | Apr 26, 2013 | George Runyan
James 1:13 – Let no man say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. This is a very critical Scriptural principle to understand. “God cannot be tempted by evil.” I think of Job when I...
by George Runyan | Apr 25, 2013 | George Runyan
James 1:12 – Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. To persevere is always admirable. Just keep thinking “I can do it!” I remember in High...
by George Runyan | Apr 24, 2013 | George Runyan
James 1:9-10 – The brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. Here we read of the wisdom of God. The Lord always sees both sides of the coin. On the...
by George Runyan | Apr 23, 2013 | George Runyan
James 1:2 – Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance, and let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. This Scripture is hard for...
