…but god James 3: 17-18

Mar 18

James 3: 17-18 “Free of Hypocracy”

Transcript

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”

James 3:17-18 NASB2020

So many times I’ve heard non followers of Christ say “why would I want to become a Christian, they are all such hypocrites.” Or we think it’s funny having that bumper sticker that says “not perfect just forgiven.” As we cut someone off on the freeway and then flip them off.

While that bumper sticker might be true it is not how God calls us to act. Jesus said “For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors, do they not do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Even the Gentiles, do they not do the same? Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”

Matthew 5:46-48 NASB2020

How? The only way is through the power of the Holy Spirit!

Therefore let us seek to follow Him and be perfect through Christ.

Lord, We thank you for all your blessings. Help us to be more like you. Guide our steps so that others may see you in us. In Jesus Name Amen…

Shalom Shalom Blessings! Press in and Press on!

Hosted by Chad MCBeam

Aaron Marcarelli

After getting his under-graduate degree from Cal State University San Bernardino where he played college baseball and received all American honors. he was a graduate assistant baseball coach at both Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tennessee, and at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. He received his master’s degree in Teaching from Whitworth, with plans to someday be a head baseball coach at a university. However, God had other plans. Aaron started teaching English and History and coaching baseball and other sports at the high school level and found out how much he loves high school kids, and he has been doing that for the past 27 years. Personally, heI has been married to his wife Sharon for 32 years, they have one daughter, Amanda Parrish, who has been married to Austin Parrish for 2 years. Aaron also has two grandsons Travis age 2 ½ and Aden who is 13 months and are blessed to have another on the way due in May. Aaron loves reading, golfing, and spending time with his wife and grandkids.