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Ten Characteristics Of The Jesus Follower - James 1
Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024 (message contributor)
They are sometimes deceived (16).
They are loved unconditionally by the Father (16).
They are recipients of the best gifts from above (17).
They have a Father who will never change (17).
They are born again by the Word of God (18).
They listen to the voice of God (19).
They are careful with their words (19).
They are not controlled by anger (19).
They walk in purity (21).
They obey the Word of God (22).
- Dr. Larry Petton
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