Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. (James
It is the
experiences of life that reveal us to ourselves. They cannot put into us
qualities that are not there, but can develop them. The whole of this wonderful
chapter is filled with the diverse discipline of life. "Manifold
trials" (James 1:2), which probably refer to the persecutions and losses
of the early Christians. "Temptations" (James
The
greatest training ground for us all is the Word of God (James
Don’t stand
gazing at the imperfections which the Word of God reveals but having learned
where you come short, dare to believe that Jesus Christ is the true counterpart
of your need; that He is strong where you are weak and full where you are
empty.
"Keep
himself unspotted from the world." We love the dimpled innocence and
purity of a sweet child. But there is something nobler, the face of man or
woman who has fought and suffered in the great battle against corruption that
is in the world through lust. To keep oneself unspotted from the evil of the
world, though perpetually accosted and surrounded by it, is a greater thing
than to live in a glass house, where the blight and dust cannot enter. What a
training for character is this daily warfare!
To visit
those in affliction. We are related to the world of pain and sorrow by the
troubles which are constantly overtaking those with whom we come in contact in
dally life. Where the conditions of life are hard, we obtain our best
perfecting in Christian character.
PRAYER
Make our
life deeper, stronger, richer, more Christ like, more full of the spirit of
heaven, more devoted to Your service and glory.
In Jesus’ name I pray it,
God's Daily Promise
Promise #188:
My love for you will last forever.
Jeremiah 31:3 (WEB)
Yahweh appeared of old to
me, saying,
Yes, I have loved you with
an everlasting love:
therefore with loving
kindness have I drawn you.
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