The Letter of James is all about putting Christian faith into action. In fact, it says that faith without action is dead. It defines “pure religion” as something we do—visiting “orphans and widows in their affliction”—and urges us to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only.” John Wesley, who emphasized the importance of practical religion, had a special affinity for this letter.
Next to Proverbs, James is perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. It teaches believers how to cope with the biggest challenges we face as Christians. These include: handling stress, resisting temptation, taming the tongue, overcoming greed and materialism, being patient and not worrying, and praying with boldness.
If these topics are relevant to your life, you’ll enjoy my new sermon series on James, “Practically Perfect.” We’ll walk through the entire letter, beginning January 26 and running through the end of May. Click on the graphic below for a complete schedule of sermons. (Or click here to download a .pdf file with hyperlinks to scripture.)
