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Count It All Joy

Our nation and our world seems very unsettled. In every area of life, we seem to be facing increasing uncertainty and instability. Christians are facing ongoing challenges to their beliefs and values, even as we see a renewed interest in authentic Christianity. Some Christians even compromise their faith with the values of their culture. How do we live fruitfully in our context? How might we navigate the issues that we face?

James wrote his New Testament letter to Jewish Christians who had been persecuted and chased out of Jerusalem just a few years after Pentecost. They were dispersed across the known world, often finding themselves in hostile and alien places. They didn’t know how important it was to remain steadfast. They were often tempted to give up following Jesus and live according to the values of the culture around them. James wrote to challenge and encourage these Christians who had been separated from family and friends and scattered across the world.

James’ letter speaks to Christians today who live in demanding and uncertain times. He identifies what it means to remain faithful in a culture that does not follow Jesus. He helps Christians resolve the issues that often divide us. And he gives us a vision for practical Christian living. In the midst of everything, James shows us the way to consider all as joy.

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