Since God has claimed us as His own, He has made certain promises about the tests and trials that we face.
God expects us to stand fast in the liberty and freedom that Jesus Christ attained by His vicarious suffering and death, and victorious resurrection.
The basis for our faith relies on God’s faithful aid, support and strength. We gain this strength and aid by learning to respond in faith to God’s word.
After James told us to maintain control over ourselves, he said our faith should be expressed in actions that are pure and unblemished in God’s sight.
The Book of James addresses a faith that is sustained through every situation of life. True faith is a lifestyle that reveals Christ in us.
James 3:1–12 begins a new discussion on God-given wisdom. We are being shown how to manifest God-given wisdom in the manner we influence others, how to control our speech, and how to live right.
Faith demands humility. In a world filled with selfish desires and passions, the life of faith requires believers to submit to God regardless of the instinct or urge of the flesh, world, or the devil.
James instructs believers to trust God and not our own wisdom. The focus of this section is preparing believers for the future.
James is encouraging all believers to keep praying and fellowshipping with God. He said we should pray when we are suffering and sing songs of praise when we are cheerful.
Within this instruction on how to pray for the sick, we are told to anoint with oil when we pray for healing.
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