Trying to Understand Our Times, Part 1 (TMF:1968)

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Peace to Live By: Trying to Understand Our Times, Part 1 (TMF:1968) - Daniel Litton
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       The last verse of James here in our section is: “Are they not the ones [that is, the rich] who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called?” This was certainly true in James’ time. Most of the rulers then didn’t even know about Jesus, or if they did, they probably didn’t think much of him. Fast forward to twenty-first century America, and many of the corporate people and rulers know about Jesus. There are those who personally know Jesus as Lord and Savior. So, we find ourselves in quite a different environment. James’ time was what we would call super-pagan. Our time in the past over-200 years America probably is not near as barbaric in most respects. It made sense then for James to say what he said considering his time. And this verse assuredly rings true for many today in other parts of our world. I mean, yeah, let’s be real about the fact that many of the leaders of businesses in our country, the rich, do not give God the honor due his name.