I have been preached through the book of James for the last few months. We are moving slowly through the verses and seeking God for understanding. It is an amazing book with huge insight. My life verse is James 1:5 which reminds us to ask God for wisdom. The theme of the book, and verses I learned as a teenager, are James 1:2-4 that reminds us to choose joy in the middle of trials always sticks out to me. The first chapter ends with verse 27 telling us about the best ministry is to those who cannot repay when we serve them, speaking of orphans and widows. Yesterday’s message is one of the tough ones because for centuries people have been arguing that James speaks up that works are a part of salvation in contrast to what the Apostle Paul talks about with being saved only coming through faith. It is a tough passage at the end of chapter 2, but getting a good understanding is a big help to living by faith! James 2:15-17,26 ...