Have you ever wondered if the way you’re thinking, reacting, or making decisions is truly rooted in God’s wisdom?

In this verse-by-verse Bible study of James 3:13–18, we uncover the clear and convicting difference between earthly wisdom and wisdom that comes from heaven. James shows us that true wisdom isn’t just about what we know, it’s revealed through how we live, how we love, and how we respond to others.

We’ll talk about:

• What biblical wisdom really is (and where it comes from)

• The warning signs of earthly wisdom: envy, selfish ambition, and pride

• How to recognize godly wisdom in your daily life

• What it looks like to be a peacemaker and sow seeds of righteousness

If you’re a Christian mom seeking to live with intention, grow in your faith, and align your life with God’s Word, this episode will both challenge and encourage you.

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In James 3:1-12, we’re confronted with a sobering truth: our words carry more power than we realize.

James begins with a weighty warning for teachers, but quickly shifts to something that applies to all of us: the tongue. Though small, it has the ability to direct our lives, destroy relationships, and reveal what’s truly in our hearts.

In this verse-by-verse Bible study, we break down:

• Why teachers are held to a higher standard

• The connection between our words and our hearts

• How the tongue can bring life—or destruction

• Practical ways to surrender our speech to God

This isn’t just about what we say, it’s about transformation from the inside out.

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I’m Brooke, a military wife, homeschool mom to 3 boys, and the founder of The Finding Freedom Co., where I create tools that help women manage their time and build deeper relationships with the Lord. I have a Master’s Degree from Liberty University in Biblical Exposition and it is my absolute honor to get to guide women to a deeper study of God’s Word. I pray these study videos encourage you in your walk with God! And please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions.

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In this episode, we walk verse by verse through James 2:14–26, one of the most discussed passages in the New Testament.

James asks a powerful question: What good is it if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?

Does this mean our works save us? How does this passage fit with Paul’s teaching that we are saved by grace through faith?

Together we unpack:

• The difference between claiming faith and living faith • Why works do not earn salvation • How true faith naturally produces action • What Abraham and Rahab teach us about obedience • Why James says faith without deeds is dead

Scripture makes it clear that salvation is a gift from God, but genuine faith transforms the way we live. Our works are not the root of salvation, they are the fruit of it.

If you’ve ever wrestled with how faith and works fit together, this episode will help bring clarity and encouragement.

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📌 If you’re new here:

I’m Brooke, a military wife, homeschool mom to 3 boys, and the founder of The Finding Freedom Co., where I create tools that help women manage their time and build deeper relationships with the Lord. I have a Master’s Degree from Liberty University in Biblical Exposition and it is my absolute honor to get to guide women to a deeper study of God’s Word. I pray these study videos encourage you in your walk with God! And please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions.

✨ Subscribe for more Bible study, time management, and faith-filled homemaking + homeschool content!

✨ Follow along on Instagram: @brookecollins09 & @thefindingfreedomco

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LINKS:

👉 Download the James Verse by Verse Study Companion: https://www.thefindingfreedomco.com/shop/p/james

👉 Shop The Finding Freedom Co. Planners, Journals, & Bible Study Guides : thefindingfreedomco.com/shop

👉 Join hundreds of other women inside The Finding Freedom Co. Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefindingfreedomco

👉Check out all of our Free Bible Study, Home, & Time Management Resources: https://www.thefindingfreedomco.com/freeresources