Lowering to the Humble Spirit, Part 2 (TMF:2127)

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Peace to Live By: Lowering to the Humble Spirit, Part 2 (TMF:2127) - Daniel Litton
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       It is only when we are honest with ourselves that forward progress can be made. It is only then that God says, he himself says, he will exalt us. And why is this? Following God’s ways naturally exalts us because they are the correct ways, the most fruit ways. We will naturally become successful at whatever change we are making because we are becoming pleasing to God. James is now changing directions here a little bit: “Do not speak evil against one another, brothers and sisters. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?” (James 4:11-12, ESV). The first thing that comes to my mind when I read this passage is encouragement. We all need encouragement. That last thing we need is someone, especially a follow believer in Jesus, trying to discourage us by speaking negatively. Yes, negative speaking can be a serious problem for some.