Year: 2024

01/03/2024

一、祝福人，不贪婪的口

1. 愿意祝福的心 (V1-3)

雅各在这里再一次提醒富足的人，即是有钱人。其实有钱并没有错，有钱可以是神的祝福，是好的事情，也是荣耀神的见证。这里提到财物坏了、衣服也被虫子咬了、金银都长了锈，是指当时候的有钱人只一味积攒钱财。这是有钱人的考验和试探。

财物收住不用久了也会坏，又或者收起来不用不就好像无用处之地。就像蒙恩得救的人如果不起来服事神，见证神，那也就成为“白占地土”，无用的人了。

我们的钱财都是神的，透过十一奉献、乐捐的奉献、慈惠的奉献、和敬拜时的奉献，让我们也可以成为蒙福的器皿。

2. 不亏待亏欠人 (V4)

当时候有许多收割庄稼的雇工倚靠当天的工资生活，亏欠工钱意味着他们手停，口也跟着停，让他们马上挨饿了。被亏待的人，神会为他们伸冤。这里提醒我们，若我们是为人老板的，要按时出粮，不要耽延，免得我们的得罪神。

3. 不贪婪别人的 (V5-6)

神赐给我们的财富，不是让我们不节制地去挥霍浪费，也不是为了闲置朽坏，而是让我们可以依靠神给我们的智慧，好好理财，成为分享神祝福的管道。以金钱欺压人的，最后必遭受神的审判。

二、相信祂，不埋怨的口 (V7-11)

我们要留心自己的口，不说埋怨、苦读的话。在任何的逼迫下，不急着用自己的方式为自己伸张正义。我们相信神是公义的神，也相信约伯的经历，有神我们真的可以不用去怕。神是公义的神，祂必帮助我们，神也会为我们伸冤。

三、有真诚，有爱心的口

1. 有真诚的话 (V12)

叫人相信的人，根本不需要起誓。我们口里每一句话，将来都会面对审判的。我们说话要诚实，是就说是，不是就说不是，不需要用发誓来证明自己所说的话。面对一切的挑战、艰难、逼迫，我们可以真诚待人，说诚实的话，成为可靠的人。

2. 有信心的话 (V13-18)

有受苦的人，他就该祷告，就是持续的祷告，直到神出手；有喜乐的人，他就该歌颂！这是对神的赞美，是更有力量的祷告。面对苦难的时候，让我们的口是持续感恩和赞美。我们在患难、逼迫中往往不喜乐，会发怨言，就生病了。有病的人，就可以请教会牧者和小组长奉主名为他抹油祷告，因为他们都是教会的属灵领袖。

3. 有爱心的话 (V19-20)

失迷真道的是指在试炼中软弱跌倒的弟兄。我们不要单顾自己的事情，也应该用爱心的话帮助身边的弟兄姐妹，使他悔改，领受救恩。

总结：

整卷雅各书都告诉我们在苦难中该如何做，特别是要勒住我们的舌头。我们的口可以说出彼此鼓励、互相代祷、有真诚、有信心、有爱心的话。

James Chapter 5: “The Mouth that Delights God”
GK611 Morning Devotion
01/03/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Co-worker Asher Chang

1. A mouth that blesses people and not greedy

(1) A heart that is willing to bless (V1-3)

Here James once again reminds us that a wealthy person is a rich person. In fact, there is nothing wrong with having money. Having money can be a blessing from God, a good thing, and a testimony that glorifies God. The mention here that property is broken, clothes are bitten by insects, and gold and silver are rusty refers to the fact that the wealthy people at that time just kept accumulating money. This is the test and temptation of the rich.

If the property is not used for a long time, it will break down, or if it is not used for a long time, it will become useless. Just like if a person who has been saved by grace does not stand up to serve God and bear witness to God, he will become a useless person who “use up the ground.”

Our money belongs to God. Through tithes, charitable offerings, benevolent offerings, and offerings during worship, we can also become vessels of blessing.

（2） Don’t treat those you owe wrongly (V4)

At that time, many hired workers who harvested crops depended on the day’s wages. Failure to pay wages meant that they have nothing to eat when they stopped working, causing them to starve immediately. God will avenge those who have been wronged. Here we are reminded that if we are bosses, we must pay wages on time and not delay, lest we offend God.

（3） Don’t be greedy for others (V5-6)

The wealth God has given us is not meant for us to squander without restraint, nor is it meant to be idle and decay. It is meant to allow us to rely on the wisdom God has given us, manage our finances well, and become a channel to share God’s blessings. Those who oppress others with money will eventually suffer God’s judgment.

2. Believe in Him and have a mouth that does not complain (V7-11)

We must watch our mouths and not speak words of complaint or bitterness. Under any pressure, do not rush to seek justice for yourself in your way. We believe that God is a righteous God, and we also believe in Job’s experience. With God, we don’t need to be afraid. God is a righteous God, He will help us, and God will avenge us.

3. Have a sincere and loving mouth

(1) Sincere words (V12)

He who makes others believe does not need to swear at all. Every word we speak will face judgment in the future. We need to be honest when we speak. We say yes when we do, and we say no when we don’t. We don’t need to swear to prove what we say. In the face of all challenges, difficulties, and persecutions, we can be sincere to others, speak honest words, and become reliable people.

(2) Words of faith (V13-18)

If there is a person who is suffering, he should pray, that is, continue to pray until God takes action; if there is a person who is happy, he should sing praises! This is a praise to God and a more powerful prayer. When facing suffering, let us continue to express gratitude and praise. When we are in trouble or persecution, we often feel unhappy, complain, and become sick. If a person is sick, he can ask the church pastors and cell leaders to anoint him with oil and pray in the Lord, because they are the spiritual leaders of the church.

(3) Words of love (V19-20)

Those who have lost the faith refer to brothers who are weak and fall in trials. We should not only care about our own affairs, but also use words of love to help the brothers and sisters around us to repent and receive salvation.

Conclusion：

The entire book of James tells us what to do in times of suffering, especially to bridle our tongues. Our mouths can speak words of encouragement, prayer for each other, words of sincerity, faith, and love.

29/02/2024

引言：

神既然是那掌权者，我们身为祂的儿女就当敬畏祂。

一、谦卑不与神为敌（v1-6)

1.不放纵私欲(v1-3)

私欲是人体贴肉体的结果，会在人的内心产生争战，使人成为心怀二意的人。因此，我们的私欲引发贪恋，就不择手段的去争取我们所要求的，以致嫉妒、杀害，又斗殴、争战，结果也得不着。耶稣曾应许「你们祈求，就给你们」（路11:9），只要我们是按照神的国和旨意求的。因此，凡我们所祈求的，必须合乎神的旨意，否则就不能得到什么。

2.不与世俗为友 (v4-6)

『与世俗为友』指贪爱世界，跟世上的人事物同流合污。生活中的各种私欲，很容易使人产生骄傲，嫉妒，分争，内心得不到安宁，甚至败坏他人。因此，我们不能同时做世界的朋友一起来背叛神，又做神的朋友。

二、抵挡魔鬼亲近神 (v7-10)

恩典只会赐给谦卑寻求神的人，因此，我们要顺服神。我们也要对抗魔鬼的欺骗和恐吓。当我们抵挡魔鬼，我们就会蒙应许：魔鬼就必离开我们逃跑了。我们要在主面前自卑，才能亲近神，也不再与神为敌。而且，当我们在神面前承认自己绝望失败的处境时，祂就会把我们升高到祂面前，让我们能领受「更多的恩典」，使我们可以胜过试探。

三、不彼此批评论断 (v11-12)

对于人所做的是非对错，其实律法已经显明他有没有问题，不需要我们再去强调。 但是，当我们一再强调某某人的问题，仿佛律法效力不足，我们需为律法说话。因此，当我们批评弟兄的时候，其实就是在批评律法。然而，我们知道设立律法和判断人的，只有一位，就是神。因此，若我们批评弟兄，其实就是在批评神！

因此，一个敬畏神的人，就不敢「毁谤弟兄，或判断弟兄」。

四、生命由神来掌管 (v13-17)

其实，订立目标原是好的，但如果我们的计划中从来没有把神包括在内，那么我们的计划最后会叫我们失望。因为未来是掌握在神手中的。人生在世，即使有很多美好的计划，却控制不了会随时发生的意外。生命在神的掌管中，所以不可张狂夸口，因为这样的行为在神眼中是恶的。而且，人的生命很短暂，也很脆弱。

总结：一切都在乎神

弟兄姐妹，我们要成为敬畏神的儿女，我们就要常常来亲近神，服在祂的旨意里。我们也要求神帮助我们扺挡私欲，使我们不陷入斗殴争战；保守我们的口舌，使我们不再批评论断。

最终，我们要明白人的生命不在自己掌握之中。一切都由神掌权，而人所要做的事谦卑来到神面前寻求祂的面。因为一切都在乎神！

James 4 Becoming God-Fearing Children
GK611 Morning Devotion
29 Feb 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

Introduction:

Since God is the one who is in authority, we as His children should fear Him.

1. Be humble and not be enmity with God (v1-6)

(1) Do not indulge in selfish desires (v1-3)

Selfish desires are the result of man’s carnality, which produces war within man and makes him a double-minded person. Therefore, our selfish desires lead to covetousness, and we do whatever it takes to get what we want, so that we envy and kill and fight and have war, and we don’t get what we want. Jesus promised, “Ask, and it will be given to you” (Lk. 11:9), as long as we ask according to the kingdom and will of God. Therefore, whatever we ask for must be in accordance with God’s will, otherwise we will not receive anything.

(2) Do not be friends with the world (v4-6)

To be “friends with the world” means to love the world and to be in league with the things of the world. The various selfish desires of life can easily lead to pride, envy, division, lack of inner peace, and even corruption of others. Therefore, we cannot be friends of the world and betray God at the same time

2. Resist the devil and draw near to God (v7-10)

Grace is only given to those who humbly seek God, therefore we are to obey God. We are also to resist the devil’s deception and intimidation. When we resist the devil, we are promised that the devil will leave us and flee. We have to humble ourselves before the Lord in order to draw near to God and also to stop being enemies of God. And, when we confess our desperate, defeated condition before God, He will raise us up to Him so that we can receive “more grace” and so that we can overcome temptation.

3. Not criticising and judging one another (v11-12)

With regard to what a person does that is right or wrong, in fact the Law has already revealed whether he has a problem or not, and there is no need for us to emphasise it again. However, when we repeatedly emphasise the problems of a particular person, it is as if the Law is not effective enough and we need to speak up for the Law. Therefore, when we criticise a brother, we are actually criticising the Law. However, we know that there is only one who established the law and judges people, and that is God. Therefore, if we criticise our brother, we are actually criticising God!

Therefore, a person who fears God will not dare to “speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother“.

4. Life is in God’s hands (v13-17)

In fact, it is good to set goals, but if we never include God in our plans, then our plans will end up disappointing us. Because the future is in God’s hands. Even though we have a lot of good plans in life, we can’t control the accidents that may happen at any time. Life is in God’s hands, so do not boast wildly, for such behaviour is evil in God’s eyes. Moreover, human life is short and fragile.

Conclusion: Everything is in God’s hands

Brothers and sisters, if we want to be God-fearing children, we have to come close to God often and serve His will. We also ask God to help us defend ourselves against selfish desires so that we do not fall into fights and battles; to guard our mouths so that we do not criticise and judge.

Ultimately, we need to understand that human life is not in our own hands. Everything is in God’s hands, and all one has to do is come humbly before Him and seek His face. For everything depends on God!

28/02/2024

引言：一个“十全八美”的妻子···！

一、言语牵动人生（3:1-4）

3:1我的弟兄们，不要多人作师傅，因为晓得我们要受更重的判断。
别抢着当老师，教师都是需要用口舌讲话，但是所讲的话是否完全无误呢？原来我们口中的话是会面对审判的，因此要加倍小心。

1.言语无过管控全人（V2）

一句话说得合宜，如同金苹果落在银网子里；这就是锦上添花，十分完美。如果能够真诚的把话说好，而不是口是心非的花言巧语。没有过失的话语就是完全人，往往这样的人也可以活出更好的人生。所谓祸从口出，就是没有把话说得合宜的结果。

2.马嘴嚼环调动全身（V3）

一匹马的力量比人大很多，人如何能够驾驭马匹呢？一个安置在马嘴里的嚼环，便可以牵动一匹高头大马。所畏一物制一物，明白什么是可以掌管或左右事情的【关键点】非常重要。

3.轮船小舵转动大船（V4）

要如何转动一艘船可以运载数千人的轮船呢？原来也是受控于一个小小的船舵。就好比一间教会要往什么方向发展？除了神的带领之外，教会牧者的心有什么感动，往往就是整个教会的关键导航仪。

小结：上述例子都是为了要表达一个人的处事为人如何？关键在于口中所说的话！但是口中的话乃是出自人内心的思维。所以要把话说好，恐怕要先对付是生命的问题。

二、毒舌败坏人生（3:5-12）

1.舌头为何难制服？（V5-8）

原来舌头上的话是很难被制服的。按照罪人的本性，人里面的罪性很容易透过言语就被恶散播出来。要驯服各样动物原来比驯服人还容易多了。满有毒气的舌头显然会败坏人的生命。

2.舌头显明人本质！（V9-12）

人里面是什么？开口就显明出来。正如主耶稣说的：“什么树就结什么果？”我们里面如果是属于主的，有圣灵在外面里面，怎么还可以发出苦毒咒诅的话语呢？这显然是癌症的病毒在心里作祟，我们需要不断的服用感恩与赞美为“抗生素”，让我们的口不断发出感恩与赞美。

三、领受上头智慧（3:13-18）

1.真智慧温柔且美善（V13）

我们要作个智慧人，就是要有见识，能够善解人意。智慧的温柔是一句非常经典的描述；而且这就是基督徒生命中的善行啊！这话所形容之人的整体表现是一个说话很温柔的，给人的感觉是舒服又得体的。而且带来的果效是美善和造就的。我们如何能有这样智慧呢？回到第一章5-6节所说的信心的求智慧。

2.假智慧显负面情绪（V14-16）

相反而言，如果不是智慧的温柔，而是苦毒、嫉妒、纷争，带来血气和扰乱的，哪怕是看来很有智慧，但是这智慧却是从魔鬼来的。经文确实是说得很白，可见情绪要有圣灵的节制来掌控，这是非常重要。

3.神给的智慧显善果（V17-18）

最后再确定从神而来的智慧是什么样的“药效”？清洁没有污染、和平而不是纷争、温良柔顺而不是凶恶刚愎、满有怜悯而不是乐酷无情、多结善果而不是为非作歹等等。总而言之结果是和谐的，带来和好的收场。

总结：说好话作好人！

我们是不是这样的一个说话有智慧的好好人呢？
已经信主、受洗还不能保证你就是这样的人！而是要把这些真理维生素A-Z慢慢给吃进去，随之而来的生命就不再一样。

James 3 Words and Wisdom
GK611 Morning Devotion
28 Feb 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Rev David Tan

Introduction: A “perfect” wife …!

1.Words influences Life together (3:1-4)

3:1 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.
Don’t rush to be teachers. Teachers are required to speak with their mouths, but are the words spoken completely inerrant? It turns out that the words of our mouth will face judgment, so be doubly careful.

(1) The whole person is under the control of the word without fault (V2)

A word well spoken is like apples of gold falling into a net of silver; it is the icing on the cake, perfect. If the words can be spoken well in sincerity, and not in a flowery way with the mouth. Words without fault are perfect people, and often such people can live a better life as well. The so-called trouble comes out of the mouth is the result of not saying the words appropriately.

(2) A horse’s mouth masticatory cycle to mobilise the whole body (V3)

A horse is much more powerful than a man, so how can a man ride a horse? A chewing ring placed in the horse’s mouth can move a tall and big horse. The fear of one thing to rule another is very important to understand what is the [key point] that can take charge or sway things.

(3) A small rudder on a ship turns a large ship (V4)

How do you turn a ship that can carry thousands of people? It turns out that it is also controlled by a small rudder. It is just like what direction does a church want to go? In addition to God’s leading, what moves the heart of the church pastor is often the key navigator of the whole church.

Summary: The above examples are meant to convey the idea that the key to a person’s behaviour is the words that come out of his mouth. The key lies in the words that come out of one’s mouth! But the words that come out of the mouth are the thoughts of the heart. So I am afraid that in order to speak well, we must first deal with the problem of life.

2. A Poisonous Tongue Corrupts Life (3:5-12)

(1) Why is the tongue difficult to subdue? (V5-8)

It turns out that words on the tongue are hard to be subdued. According to the nature of a sinner, the sinfulness in a person can easily be spread by evil through words. It turns out to be much easier to tame all kinds of animals than it is to tame people. A poisonous tongue obviously corrupts a person’s life.

(2) The tongue reveals the nature of man! (V9-12)

What is in man? The opening of the mouth reveals it. As the Lord Jesus said, “What kind of tree brings forth what kind of fruit?” If we belong to the Lord on the inside and have the Holy Spirit on the outside and inside, how can we still give out words of bitterness and cursing? This is obviously a cancerous virus in our hearts, and we need to keep taking the “antibiotic” of thanksgiving and praise, so that our mouths will continue to give out thanksgiving and praise.

3. Receiving Wisdom from Above (3:13-18)

(1) True wisdom is gentle and beautiful (V13)

We are to be wise, that is, insightful and capable of good understanding. Wisdom’s gentleness is a very classic description; and what a good deed it is in the life of a Christian! The overall expression of the person described in these words is one who is soft-spoken and gives the impression of being comfortable and decent. And the result is goodness and edification. How can we be this wise? Go back to the faith that seeks wisdom as described in verses 5-6 of chapter one.

(2) False wisdom reveals negativity (V14-16)

On the contrary, if it is not the gentleness of wisdom, but bitterness, envy, strife, which brings bloodshed and disturbance, even if it seems to be wise, yet this wisdom is from the devil. The Scripture is indeed very plain, seeing that it is very important for emotions to be controlled by the moderation of the Holy Spirit.

(3) God-Given Wisdom Shows Good Results (V17-18)

Finally, what is the “potency” of wisdom from God? Cleanliness without pollution, peace instead of strife, meekness instead of viciousness, compassion instead of ruthlessness, fruitfulness instead of wrongdoing, etc. In short, the result is harmony. All in all, the result is harmony, bringing about a peaceful end.

Conclusion: Speak well and be good!

Are we such good people who speak wisely?
Having been converted and baptised does not guarantee that you are such a person! Rather, you have to give these truth vitamins A-Z slowly, and the life that follows will never be the same again.

27/02/2024

一、生命树的待人之方（V1-13）

1.不可按外貌偏心待人（V1-7）

雅各指出早期教会中一个普遍存在的问题：按外貌偏待人。‘以貌待人’是分别善恶树的果子！这不是属神的眼光！雅各提醒教会的信徒，以社会地位的高低、财富的多少来待人，乃是与耶稣的心意和教导背道而驰！人是看外貌，耶和华是看内心。（撒上16:7）

作为现代信徒，我们也可能掉进偏袒的陷阱，根据财富、地位、外表或种族等外在因素而过分偏爱他人。雅各的劝诫让我们审视自己的心态，确保我们的信仰不受这些偏见的污染。

2.守至尊律法爱人如己（V8-13）

爱人如己（利19:18）被称为是至尊的律法。全心全意爱神，又要爱人如己，这是一切律法和先知道理的总纲。因为‘爱是不加害与人的，所以爱就完全了律法。’（罗13:10）偏心待人犯了爱人如己的至尊律法，就违背律法的任何部分，就成为完全违背律法的人。

让我们下定决心：尊守至尊律法-爱人如己！显明生命树的仁爱和怜悯！

二、生命树的行事之道（V14-26）

1. 行事须有信心和行为（V14-20）

雅各在V14提出了一个反问：我的弟兄们，若有人说，自己有信心，却没有行为，有什么益处呢？这信心能救他吗？雅各用这一个反问表明：没有行为的信心是无益的，是不能拯救人的。他的论点并不是说信心不重要。相反的，他是强调真正信心的本质就是有行为！例如：没有相应行为的怜悯言语，对于需要减轻痛苦的人，毫无益处。完全不能满足人在饥寒交迫中的需要。

基督徒的行事之道，是要将信仰转化为实实在在的爱的行动！通过怜悯的行动和对他人的爱，来活出我们的信心。

2.信心伟人的行事榜样（V21-26）

雅各引用了圣经中两个信心伟人的例子：亚伯拉罕和喇合，来强调属神子民在行事中，信心与行为要结合并行。

对我们来说，这些榜样提醒我们，在做任何事情，我们的信心应该带来勇敢的行动。正如亚伯拉罕和喇合的信心，引导他们勇敢地做出顺服的行为一样；我们的信心也应该激励我们，做出彰显我们对基督信仰的行为！

总结：

生命树的生命，是充满着活力和积极的信心！它影响着我们的行事，影响着我们的人际关系，渗透到我们生活的各个层面。通过我们结合信心的行为，成为有影响力的生命见证！向周围的世人传递基督的爱！

James 2 The Tree of Life’s Way of Treating People and Doing Things
GK611 Morning Devotion
27 Feb 2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel Kew

1. The Tree of Life’s Way of Treating People (V1-13)

(1) Don’t treat people favourably based on their appearance (V1-7)

James points to a common problem in the early church: partiality based on appearance. ‘Treating people by their appearance’ is the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil! This is not God’s perspective! James reminds the believers in the church that treating people based on their social status and wealth is contrary to the thoughts and teachings of Jesus! Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7)

As modern believers, we can also fall into the trap of favouritism, favouring others unduly based on external factors such as wealth, status, appearance, or race. James’ admonition invites us to examine our mindsets and ensure that our faith is not tainted by these prejudices.

(2) Observe the royal law and love your neighbour as yourself (V8-13)

Love your neighbour as yourself (Leviticus 19:18) is called the royal law. Love God with all your heart and soul and love your neighbour as yourself. This is the summary of all the laws and prophets. Because “Love does no harm to a neighbour; therefore love is the fulfilment of the law”(Romans 13:10). Being partial to others violates the royal law of loving your neighbour as yourself. If you violate any part of the law, you will become a complete violator of the law.

Let us make up our minds: to obey the royal law – to love our neighbour as ourselves! Reveal the love and mercy of the Tree of Life!

2. The Tree of Life’s Way of Doing Things (V14-26)

(1) Walk by combining faith and works (V14-20)

James asked a rhetorical question in V14: What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? James used this rhetorical question to show that faith without works is useless and cannot save people. His argument is not that faith is unimportant. On the contrary, he emphasised that the essence of true faith is behaviour! For example: Words of mercy without corresponding actions do nothing to help those who need relief from their suffering. It is completely unable to meet the needs of people who are hungry and cold.

The Christian’s way of doing things is to transform faith into real actions of love! Live out our faith through acts of mercy and love for others.

(2) Examples of great men of faith (V21-26)

James cited two examples of great men of faith in the Bible: Abraham and Rahab, to emphasise that faith and behaviour should go hand in hand with the actions of God’s people.

For us, these examples remind us that in everything we do, our faith should lead to courageous action. Just as the faith of Abraham and Rahab led them to courageous acts of obedience, our faith should inspire us to act in ways that demonstrate our faith in Christ!

Conclusion：

The life of the Tree of Life is full of vitality and positive confidence! It affects our actions, and our relationships, and permeates every aspect of our lives. Become an impactful life witness through our actions combined with faith! Spread the love of Christ to the people around you!

23/02/2024

引言：雅各的问安（V1）

一、看试炼为有益

1. 以喜乐的心接受试炼（V2-4）

生活中的试炼是无法预测和控制的。雅各教导落在百般试炼中的信徒不单止要喜乐，而且是要有大喜乐。若我们一直以负面的思想，单看着难处，试炼反而会让我们更加痛苦。

要知道我们能喜乐，是因为我们知道试炼是对我们信心的考验。当我们的信心经过试验，就会产生忍耐，在忍耐中会带来成功，使我们拥有完备毫无缺欠的生命。

2. 以不住祷告面对试炼（V5-8）

信心和智慧都能帮助我们以正面的角度看事情，即便在艰难中，也仍然心存喜乐。若我们缺乏信心与智慧，可以向神来求。

3. 随风而去，随遇而安 （V9-11）

无论是卑微或高升，贫穷或富足，都不是最重要的，因为一切如花草般终必枯萎，金钱也不是我们的保障。这一切都是短暂的，不必介怀。唯有神是永恒，活在神的智慧中，我们就可以充满喜乐。

二、胜试探得奖赏

1. 忍受试探的人有福（V12）

经文第12节“忍受试探的人是有福的”的“试探”与第2节“百般试炼”的“试炼”，是同一个字，原文翻译为“艰难”。前面说我们忍受试炼要喜乐；这里说忍受试探的是有福的。

面对艰难的时候，神未必直接把艰难挪走，因为祂容许艰难成为我们的试炼。若我们看试炼难是磨练我们的生命的，靠主忍耐，相信这能让我们完全，并得着生命的冠冕。

2. 试探并非从神而来（V13-16）

经文“人被试探，不可说：我是被神试探…”，这里的“试探”意思是“测试”。神并不试探人，人乃被自己的私欲所试探。

3. 结好果子胜过试探 （V17-18）

有许多的试炼都是为了让我们可以学习耶稣的样式去面对，从中成长，能忍耐的喜乐，得着生命的冠冕，显出我们是属神的果子。

三、要听道也行道 （V19-27）

面对眼前的困难的时候，我们很容易失去耐心，甚至情绪化。但是我们要活出有神的日子的人，在我们言语行为上要显出神的完全，不再是用世界的方式满足自己。学习快快的听、慢慢的说、慢慢的动怒、靠着神我们可以保持喜乐轻松的心情。因为一切都会过去。要多读神的话语，行出神的道，领受祂给我们的帮助。

总结：活出有神的日子：看万事为损失,受苦为小事。放轻松，因为神才是那掌权的。

James Chapter 1: Live the days with God!
GK611 Morning Devotion
23/2/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Co-worker Asher Chang

Introduction: Greetings from James V1

1. View trials as beneficial

(1) Accept trials with joy (V2-4)

The trials in life are impossible to predict and control. James teaches believers who fall into various trials not only to rejoice but to have great joy. If we continue to think negatively and only look at difficulties, trials will make us more painful.

Know that we can rejoice because we know that trials are a test of our faith. When our faith is tested, it will produce perseverance, and in perseverance it will bring success, allowing us to have a perfect life without any shortcomings.

(2) Face trials with unceasing prayer (V5-8)

Both faith and wisdom can help us see things in a positive light and remain joyful even in hardship. If we lack faith and wisdom, we can ask God for help.

(3) Go with the wind and be still with whatever happens (V9-11)

Whether we are humble or promoted, poor or rich, it is not the most important, because everything, like flowers and grass, will eventually wither, and money is not our guarantee. All this is temporary, don’t worry about it. Only God is eternal, and by living in God’s wisdom, we can be filled with joy.

2. Overcome temptation and gain reward

(1) Blessed are those who endure temptation (V12)
The word “temptation” in verse 12, “Blessed is the man who endures temptation,” and the word “trial” in verse 2, “various trials,” are the same word, and the original translation is “difficulty.” Earlier it was said that we should be happy when we endure trials; here it is said that those who endure trials are blessed.

When facing difficulties, God may not directly remove them because He allows them to become our trials. If we see trials and tribulations as tempering our lives and rely on the Lord to endure them, I believe this will make us perfect and gain the crown of life. Therefore

(2) Temptation does not come from God (V13-16)
The scripture “Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God…” The word “temptation” here means “testing.” God does not tempt people, but people are tempted by their own sinful desires.

(3) Bear good fruit and overcome temptation (V17-18)
There are many trials so that we can learn the way of Jesus to face them, grow from them, be able to endure the joy, gain the crown of life, and show that we are the fruit of God.

3. Hear the word and do it (V19-27)

When faced with immediate difficulties, we can easily lose patience and even become emotional. But as people who want to live the days of God, we must show the perfection of God in our words and deeds, and no longer satisfy ourselves with the ways of the world. Learn to lbe swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. By relying on God, we can maintain a happy and relaxed mood. Because everything will pass. We must read more of God’s Words, practice God’s ways, and receive the help He gives us.

Conclusion：Live a life with God，count all things loss and suffering as a trivial matter. Relax, for God is the one in control.