Suffering wrong as the payback for their unrighteousness. They consider it pleasure to carouse in the daytime; they are stains and blemishes, self-indulgent in their delusions while they indulge in luxury with you. Truth to Learn When harsh criticism is given of others, we need to ensure that we are...
James 4:3 – Unanswered Prayers
You ask and do not receive, because you ask badly, that you may squander it on your pleasures. Truth to Learn Selfish prayers usually go unanswered, and when they are answered the way we want, we usually regret it later. Behind the Words The word “ask” is translated from aiteō,...
James 4:1 – Roots of Conflict
Where do wars and controversy come from among you? Do they not come from your passions warring in your members? Truth to Learn Fighting and quarreling result from our own selfish desire for gratification. Behind the Words The opening word of this verse is pothen, which is an interrogative adverb....