I am interested in your comments on the Book of James. As my study continues, I would like to assemble thoughts, ideas, creative presentation material for this difficult but rewarding study.
These two verses are the key to the book.
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (James 1:19-20).
For openers, be mindful of when this book was written, who it was written to, and the occasion of the writing. That bit of wisdom will help along the way. If we understand the author's audience, intent and the occasion for the writing, we will avoid pitfalls in our hermeneutics.
So, comments?
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Reading the book afresh it would appear to me that verse 1:2 is the key to this very practical book. James 1:2 reads: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds," (TNIV). This sets the tone and context for the whole book. Some points to ponder:
1) your attitude matters. When facing anything, whether good or bad, comfortable or uncomfortable, our attitude matters.
2) we WILL (are supposed to) face trials.
3) we will face varied and diverse trials. Many, perhaps, not of our own making. Many, perhaps, which appear to have been put in our path by a sovereign and loving God. How we respond to these trials and to God is a real test of our mettle.
I will continue to read and study the little book of James with you.
Thanks for your good shepherding of this lamb.
--Jeff
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