Wisdom is the ability to navigate life well. We long to find the right response, the right words, the right approach as we face suffering or success, and as we manage relationships. The New Testament Epistle of James offers us the opportunity to pluck the practical wisdom of a disciple of Jesus and challenges us to make the choice to apply it to our lives everyday. Join us as we examine the tried-and-true wisdom of James—and discover how living out a wise faith can impact all aspects of our lives.
Homework
Examine the effect of your faith. How is it impacting your thoughts, words, and relationships? What would the people closest to you say? Consider the impact of finding a real faith. If you’ve written off faith because it doesn’t work, don’t write off God.
Book Recommendation: “Salvation by Allegiance Alone” by Matthew Bates
Primary text: James 2:14-26
Other texts in this message: John 2:23-24, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 3:28
