“You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in

“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you

“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2 NIV Good pride: Proverbs 17:6, Galatians 6:4 (Taking joy in the success and growth of others, satisfaction

“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:23 NLT What is the Deal with Sin? “In order to stop defeating ourselves, we need to

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and

James 4:13-5:12 To Mature in My Faith, I Need To: Keep the right perspectives “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a

“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and

  “Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if

James 1:19-2:20 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 NIV   Practicelistening more and talking less “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must