But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. (Romans 5:8-10) Paul wrote to the Roman Christians that God‘s love was demonstrated through action. Jesus went to the cross and died while we were still

And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeased,   And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? (Matthew 21:15-16) In Matthew 21 , Jesus had just entered Jerusalem. Miracles had been happening openly in front of everyone,

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. (James 5:13)   James was a pastor and teacher who addressed real-life issues. He didn’t give a ten-step formula for how to deal with affliction or some theological essay about the joy of a believer. Instead, James asked two simple questions and gave two clear commands. Are you afflicted? Pray. Are you cheerful? Sing psalms.James taught that praise is the appropriate response of the believer, regardle