The book of James seems to be most concerned about people who profess faith in God and his Son Jesus, but they don’t have genuine, real faith. They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk. And so, James’ goal in his writing is to help believers achieve genuine, whole, perfect, unwavering faith in God. His goal is to equip the family of God with wisdom for their walks with Jesus.
Reflection Questions
- Would you say that your faith is comprised mostly of words or works?
- How do people (friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, classmates) know that you are truly a follower of Jesus? Do your works speak louder than your words?
- Can you think of a time when your works or service to others drew you closer to Jesus?
- What about Peter’s story do you relate to most?