First video in the series of 1 John. You say you are in right relationship with God but by whose standard? John says there are a few things people claim about being in right standing with God but when tested it turns out they are just lying, or even worse calling God a liar.

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We cover four common barriers most marriages experience as some point or another.

We aren't supposed to just be living to avoid sin

This 1 thing can change the tone for your marriage

Who do you put your trust in most, we say we trust God but do we really? James challenges us with where we put our faith when it comes to finances, or even when we suffer.

We often pride ourselves on being followers of Jesus. We read, study, and consume theology, but are we living it out? James 4:11-17 challenges us to take an honest look at ourselves—not to use Scripture as a magnifying glass to expose others’ shortcomings, but as a mirror to examine our own hearts. While it’s easy to become quick to judge, our Savior came not to condemn but to save (John 3:17). In this section James challenges us that we need to overcome the subtle sins of judgment and legalism and embrace the transforming grace of Jesus.

Do you need to be in church to be a christian?

We’ve been on a journey through the book of James, constantly challenged to not just be hearers of the Word but doers—to look into the Bible as a mirror and examine ourselves, not as a magnifying glass to inspect the flaws of others.

This week, James 4:1-10 confronts us with a deeper truth: our outward struggles are a reflection of inward battles. Many people seek therapy to change behavior, and while behavior modification has its place, true transformation happens at the heart level.

Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, taught that sin is not just about actions—it begins in the heart. James follows this same line of thinking, exposing the root cause of conflict, pride, and spiritual stagnation.

The question we must ask today is: Are we trying to modify our behavior, or are we allowing God to transform our hearts?