Can someone be a Christian if he lives in luxury and self-indulgence and does not care for the poor? I think not. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. – James 5:5 A true Christian has fruit!
If we are suffering or being oppressed, we should remember that the Lords coming is near. (8) He will right all wrongs. The Judge is standing at the door!. (9) Job is our example of enduring in suffering. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. (11)
When should we pray? Ans: when we are in trouble, happy, and sick. (V13,14) (Basically, we should always pray!) How ironic as Im writing this blog, Let us Pray by Steven Curtis Chapman is on Klove.com radio. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. (16) Elijah’s prayer is an example of a prayer of faith.
God disciplines those he loves. Hebrews 12. Sometimes this discipline comes from other Christians. The motive is to save the person from wrath! My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins. (19,20)
