Watch What You Say

The Apostle likes the tongue to a fire, a world of unrighteousness. He uses the analogy of the rudder on a ship: relatively small, yet it turns the whole boat. A tongue, though small, can stain the whole body. Curse and blessing comes out of the same mouth. “This ought not to be so,” he says.

Visible Faith

The Apostle James calls us Christians to action. He warns us strictly not to be partial to various people but treat all with respect. He also says that if someone is in need of food we should not just wish them well. We ought to actually help them, out of love for Christ.

Faith as a Shield

Paul, in a farewell to the Ephesians urges them — and us — to take up the shield of faith. Faith extinguishes the flaming darts of the Devil. Faith keeps us safe in a close relationship with God.

Bread from Heaven

Jesus is the healing bread the Father sent into the world. Jesus is the cure for death. He is the only one who can save us from eternal condemnation in hell.