Saving faith is vindicated by Spirit-wrought good works.

Dr. Bitner reads through the letter of James in its entirety in this special morning devotion.

James compares two forms of God’s law, the royal law that condemns us for just one sin and the law of liberty by which God shows us mercy. We who are under the latter law must speak and act mercifully.

The wisdom we need is the wisdom God gives.

 Our words are a window into our hearts and what occupies and preoccupies our minds and feelings. Wise words are honest, few, calm, and apt.

Wisdom must be sought from God, our heavenly Father, especially in times of trial and temptation.

Prayer mediates the presence of God in our everyday pilgrim faith.