In James 3:13-18, the Lord’s brother writes about bitterness, jealousy, ambition, and selfishness while contrasting the godly virtues of peace and wisdom. Let’s read his teaching in the paraphrased Old Guy Version (OGV). If we say we are wise, our actions should express wisdom and gentleness, and those around us will experience grace in our […]
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This past year, a man came up to me and said, “I’m leaving the church; I can’t get past what this pastor said in his sermon.” An example of a bitter bit. When someone says to me, “Do you want to know what ____ did?” Or, “Did you hear about _____?” And, “I can’t get
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A while back, a man came up to me and said, “I’m leaving the church. The guitar player on the worship team played a solo that was too long.” An example of a “bitter-bit.” “I hate my husband. Do you know what he just did?” I replied, “No, and I don’t want to know.” I