Tests of our living faith

The book of James is on our faith and walk.

The theme of living faith (1:3)is one that helps us grasp the whole book.While1:2-12 deals with tests and trials of believers,1:13-16 discusses the nature of temptation and in view of His beneficient activities to human expereinces,in cannot come from God(1:17-18).As the new year starts,may we have the following six reminders from this book on this major theme.


Our living faith is tested
by its response to God's word.(1:19-27)神言的考驗
by its reaction to partiality. (2:1-13)公平的考驗
by its production of works.(2:14-26)善行的考驗
by its production of self-control(3:1-18)節制的考驗
by our reaction to worldliness(4:1-5:12)世俗化的考驗
by its resort to prayers (5:13-18)禱告的考驗

May the new year see us increase in our obedience to God's word,
our being kind to all,our having works of faith,our control of tongues,our fleeing from worldliness and our dedication to prayers