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James covers a wide variety of topics related to discipleship and Christian growth. It would appear that some of the saints were having problems with their tongues (James 1:26; 2:12; 3:1-12; 4:1, 11-12). It is most interesting that James places the subjects of the tongue and wisdom together. The tongue seems to get a lot of people into trouble while wisdom could keep the trouble from occurring and resolve any problems caused by it. Some of the problems of the tongue include slander, gossip, flattery, exaggeration, insinuation and even silence. Some think tongue problems are not that serious but God's Word is clear that whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all (James 2:10).

In Matthew 7:21, Christ makes a shocking statement as to whether or not certain people are going to go to Heaven: Not everyone who thinks they are going to Heaven really is. This passage speaks to us about the most critical moment in eternity for all of us...the instant in time when we find out whether He will receive us or reject us; whether we will spend eternity in Heaven or Hell. It tells us that people are entering into eternity deceived about their true spiritual condition. Many find out their true standing before God on that future day, but God wants you to know it now. Because your eternity is at stake, you must make sure that you possess eternal life!

The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is a fact of history.  The empty tomb, the transformation of the disciples, the establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ and the ministry that followed are all crowning proofs of Christianity. It is estimated that one-third of humanity today profess to believe in the resurrection. This is significant because most of the people in the world know that Jesus existed and if He had not risen from the dead, no one today would have ever heard of him. The eyewitnesses of Christ's resurrection believed on Him and became His powerful servants.

On Palm Sunday, we see, in the scripture, what we refer to as the Triumphal Entry. Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the back of a borrowed donkey's colt that had never been ridden before. The masses, religious leaders and the disciples all had different perceptions as to why this was taking place. The purpose of Jesus was far different than all of their perceptions. What about our perception? What is the significance of Christ moving toward Calvary's Cross for us today?

Psalm 23 is one of the most familiar and well-loved passages of Scripture.  In it we read of God being a wonderful Shepherd and Benefactor to his people. Yet, if we are honest, we still look to ourselves to fix our own problems and calm our own fears.  And so, worry and frustration crowds our souls when we look to ourselves to provide for our own needs. Psalm 23 simply reveals that God alone is the Provider of your needs, so you must completely rest in His care.