We will be looking at our actions or works. Are they done through wisdom that comes with humility and meekness, or are they from our fleshly nature which is full of bitterness and pride?

We are going to look at one of the smallest parts of our being, but in some ways the most dangerous. The untamed tongue.

We will be looking at faith and works which flow out from a merciful heart. So I begin this message with a question. Is it faith vs. works or faith with works? I believe we can answer this question as we go through this study.

We will look at how we are to look at and receive those in the body of Christ. We will also look at mercy and being merciful.

We will look at being active believers, doing not hearing only. And finally we will see how relationship drives works, not the other way around.

Everything in this story shows God’s plan of redemption for Ruth and Naomi, was part of His redemption for us.

We will see how our position in this world is looked upon by God. We will also look at temptation and how we are to deal with it.

We will see that we will face trials and tribulations, but James tells us how we are to respond in the midst of them. This once again will be a study that brings us to self-examination which I believe is so important in our daily walk.