some thoughts from James

I'm not sure where I picked these up--just found a scrap of paper in my "To File Someday" pile, with these notes scribbled on it:

"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." (James 4: 8)
--> Quit dabbling in sin!

"Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you." (James 4: 9-10)
--> This is about true repentance. Get serious, get down on your knees, and ask your Lord and King, Jesus, for the forgiveness of your sins, your debt against him.

"My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins." (James 5: 19-20)

--> If you know of someone who has wandered away from God, don't write him off!!!