Faith without religion.
Words, Humility, and the Law of Love
In a recent teaching, we explored the profound message in James 4, focusing on the power of our words and the importance of humility. James urges us to refrain from speaking evil against one another, highlighting that such actions not only judge others but also judge the law of love itself. This teaching reminds us that our role is not to judge but to love, as Christ commanded.
James emphasizes that life is fleeting, like a vapor, and we should live with the awareness of our dependence on God. Instead of boasting about our plans, we should acknowledge, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” This perspective encourages us to include God in our plans, recognizing His sovereignty over our lives.
The teaching concludes with a powerful statement: “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” This shifts the focus from a list of prohibitions to a call to actively do good. It challenges us to listen to the Spirit within us, guiding us to love and serve others. In this freedom, we find the true essence of living a life aligned with the law of love, free from judgment and full of grace.
