I have been reading from the book of James this week. As part of my studying, I read through the footnotes in my Life Application Study Bible. I want to share some with you all. I hope these (all from chapter 1) can give you something to meditate on as you spend time with God.
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Wisdom is the ability to make wise decisions in difficult circumstances.
We can't really know the depth of our character until we see how we react under pressure.
God does not tempt us. He tests us. He allows Satan to tempt us so that we can refine our faith and grow in dependence on Christ.
If your faith is weak or struggling, remember that you can trust God. Then be loyal to him. To stabilize your wavering or doubtful mind, commit yourself wholeheartedly to God.
To learn God's will, we need to read God's Word and obey it. Then we must do what what he tells us.
It is important to listen to what God's Word says, but it is much more important to DO what it says.
We can measure the effectiveness of our Bible study time by the effect is has on our behavior and attitude. Do you put into action what you have studied?
Thank God for being with you in rough times. Ask him to help you solve your problems or to give you the strength to endure them. Then be patient. God will not leave you along with your problems; he will stay close and help you grow.
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