YMI Reading James

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Here is a 30-day study on the book of James covering themes like true religion, true faith and true wisdom. Written by your peers from all over the world, we pray and hope that their devotions would inspire you to grow in spirit

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    • Jun 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    YMI Reading James Day 30: When Someone Goes Astray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 3:48


    Do you know anyone who has, to quote James, “wandered from the truth”? Sometimes people walk away from a doctrinal belief in God and His gospel; other times, someone might believe all the right things, but no longer live by them.

    YMI Reading James Day 29: What Do You Pray About?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 4:05


    The depth of our conversations reflects the depth of our relationships—what we choose to share and how we do so sheds light on the closeness of each relationship. Likewise, what and how we pray reflects our inner spiritual condition and how we're doing in our relationship with God.

    YMI Reading James Day 28: Do We Take Our Words Seriously?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 3:05


    I'm sure many of us have been careless with our words one way or another. Perhaps you had agreed to pray for a friend, but you forgot all about it. Do we take our words seriously?

    YMI Reading James Day 27: Is Patience Futile?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 4:05


    Patience as a virtue is a process of waiting on God and trusting in His timing, instead of being anxious about results that don't appear immediately. And James reminds us that we don't have to wait indefinitely.

    YMI Reading James Day 26: Are You Trusting in Wealth?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 4:38


    As my husband and my savings inched up and up, It became tempting to stay put and continue building up our wealth, and holding on to a stable job would promise financial stability for the family. Inch by inch, it became a matter of what or who do we trust in.

    YMI Reading James Day 25: Who's Really in Control?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 4:30


    We might make plans and arrange our lives around our ambitions and assumptions of success, but the truth is, none of us can offer any guarantees.

    YMI Reading James Day 24: Are We Guilty of Slander?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 3:29


    We may not hold actual physical records or voice aloud all our thoughts. But if we were to list down all the thoughts we've had about others, let's just say they would probably not be as pure as we imagined them to be.

    YMI Reading James Day 23: It's Time to Submit to God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 3:54


    Let's face it, submission to God—be it to His Word or His Person—is easier said than done. It takes a great deal out of us to put aside our pride and the rights we think we deserve, and to humble ourselves in obedience before God.

    YMI Reading James Day 22: Are You A Friend of The World?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 3:57


    I made up my mind to quit because I did not want to place myself in a position where I could be influenced by gambling and compromise on my values. I was afraid that one day, I would also join them in placing a bet.

    YMI Reading James Day 21: What Do You Desire?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 3:36


    It's a tale as old as time, from Cain to modern-day murderers. Let's face it: we live in a world that prizes and pursues the gratification of our personal lusts at whatever cost.

    YMI Reading James Day 20: Pursue Godly Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 4:24


    There's a lot to heavenly wisdom, but it is possible to live our lives with these characteristics! If you're like me and struggling to live this out, a good place to start is simply to pray for wisdom.

    YMI Reading James Day 19: Who is Truly Wise?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 4:03


    Why do we assess someone's intellect? What about when it comes to one's wisdom? What's the difference?

    YMI Reading James Day 18: Hypocrisy in Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 4:21


    Sometimes our mouths are fountains of “fresh water”, sometimes they spew “salt water”. But this dual nature is fundamentally wrong.

    YMI Reading James Day 17: Who Can Tame the Tongue?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 2:49


    I told myself I wouldn't speak ill of a colleague when I heard others talking about her. But curiosity got the better of me one day, and I jumped in on the conversation.

    YMI Reading James Day 16: Don't Mess with The Tongue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 4:57


    It's difficult to read a passage like today's and not feel convicted. Even this week, I can see a situation that would have been better had I held my tongue.

    YMI Reading James Day 15: How Do We Know if We have True Faith?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 4:00


    If I want my friends to follow Jesus too, then I need to “show” them Jesus through my actions. How I live my life will speak louder than any Christian cliché I can mutter.

    YMI Reading James Day 14: Is Our Faith Dead?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 3:52


    Dead—totally lifeless, ineffective, and useless.In this age of social media, we can see James' key point in action in a number of ways.

    YMI Reading James Day 13: Mercy Begets Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 2:59


    We all have a tendency to judge others, not just for their weaknesses, but also when they fall short of God's commands. And this is made worse when favoritism is involved.

    YMI Reading James Day 12: Stop Trivializing Favoritism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 4:28


    When we are the ones being favored or the ones perpetuating it, we are likely to trivialize it. James, however, reminds us that favoritism contravenes the royal law of Christ to love our neighbor as ourselves.

    YMI Reading James Day 11: Do We Favor the Rich?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 3:37


    How many of us are guilty of showing preferential treatment towards the rich because of their socio-economic status? Why do we do so?

    YMI Reading James Day 10: Do We Play Favorites?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 3:38


    Although some 2,000 years have passed since James penned these words to his fellow Jewish believers, they still ring true for us today. We are guilty of judging others by what we see on the outside and playing favorites—more often than we realize.

    YMI Reading James Day 9: It's About Both Speech And Deeds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 3:38


    How do we make the world take notice and wonder why Christians are different? Well, it's not about outward religiosity for sure.

    YMI Reading James Day 8: Is Knowing the Same As Doing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 4:06


    We often say (or hear) that we want to know God's will for our lives. But how often do we think about doing God's will? Is knowing the same as doing?

    YMI Reading James Day 7: Quick, Slow, Slow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 2:57


    When faced with difficult situations and people, our natural tendency is to react in anger and to grumble. What does James exhort us to do?

    YMI Reading James Day 6: Do Temptations Come from God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 2:43


    Recognising blessings and expressing gratitude is especially vital when we're in the midst of trial and temptation; in other words, when it's most difficult.

    YMI Reading James Day 5: Does God Tempt Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 4:10


    If sin is so bad, why does God allow us to fall into temptation? Why does He put us into tempting situations, and set us up to fail? Such thoughts, however, could show that we haven't truly understood the heart and character of God.

    YMI Reading James Day 4: Why Should We Persevere?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 3:51


    James said the man who persists in doing what is right under trial is blessed. How can this be? Often, we regard being blessed as having material prosperity, trouble-free relationships, or healthy bodies. James, on the other hand, sees beyond these earthly benefits.

    YMI Reading James Day 3: Poor But Rich In God

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 3:10


    I want to be godly; but at the same time, I also want to be rich. How then should I view material riches? Would my desire to be materially rich dilute my “godliness”? Is it wrong to want to be rich?

    YMI Reading James Day 2: Seeking Wisdom For Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 4:12


    In his introduction, James urges us to rejoice during our trials, because the testing of our faith produces perseverance. But how can we apply this instruction while we are struggling through difficulties in life—when illnesses strike, when we're facing financial difficulties, or when we've lost a loved one?

    YMI Reading James Day 1: Joy In Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 4:20


    If you live long enough in this world, you will inevitably go through some kind of suffering. But as Christians, you can take comfort in the fact that it is not pointless.

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