Anne

A study of the Epistle of James ENDURANCE CHAPTER 1 This is a study of the epistle of James by Matthew Henry and Thomas Scott and I in no way take credit for this wonderfully written study, I merely wish to share my lesson with other readers of Worthy Chat, I have added a few of my thoughts to this entry, enjoy! VERSES 9

Words of comfort! i began to read through the scriptures that Suzanne quoted me and only got as far as the end of the fourth verse in the first chapter of James, I read it over and over, it's just after eight o'clock in the morning here and i'm about to pop off to work but i just wanted to leave a thought with you all this morning before i did so. The Book of James (KJV) V1. James a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad greeting. V2. My brethren, count it joy when ye fall into divers temptations; V3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. V4. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Are these not fantastic words of comfort? I think they are, James is saying hi to all his friends in Christ around the world and then goes on to say be glad that you find yourselfs facing many temptations and trials, he says listen in, the fact that your faith is being tested and will continue to be tested will make you stronger, will give you endurance, (I'm a bit stuck on the fourth verse Suzanne) has anyone got any views on this?

Thanks Suzanne, I've noted down the scriptures quoted and i'm gonna take a read. Anne

Dear Dgolvach I've been running the same questions through in my mind, how can i endure? What could God possibly want of me? I can't take a step without thinking something i shouldn't. Now i'm not a Christian.....yet....but i know God's Holy Spirit is working in me, but for years now, continual doubts have been running through in my mind. Am i good enough? I usually come to the conclusion no, when i considered everything i've done in my life. Then I think last year was the worst ever, having lost 6 close friends and 2 family members in one year! I became exasperated. You know Suzanne's right about keeping an eye out for an opening we leave for the devil to come in to our lives,.....i found myself praying at work today, asking God to just make it all go away, why was it hurting so much, why is it all just so darn difficult? I didn't hear any voices or anything, but the idea came to me to come home and remove certain literature that i have, some serious some down to the not so serious stuff. I was astounded when i came in here tonight and saw Suzannes last message, maybe God was reaffirming what he was trying to tell me this morning? Who knows? My point is, i don't think i'm worthy, but God's trying to give me a chance. Not everyday is going to be filled with smiles and laughter but i'm going to keep on trying, do my best and if i get kicked down, i'm going to get up and keep fighting. I think the trick is to keep trying, do your very best and let God do the rest, he's stronger than you or i. Love Anne

The Eye at the top is indeed referred to as the "illuminatie", other reference to this is "the sun god" and as pointed out "Raa". Some have referred to it as the all seeing and all knowing eye, but it's purpose above the pyramids will become clear. The symbol is a symbol belonging to the masonic/freemasonry and it's meaning is thus: the pyramid consists of thirteen steps, each step leading to what is apparently a level of enlightenment. Imagine yourself to have joined the masonic lodge and have just taken your first step, by the time you reach the thirteenth step your mind will have been programmed into believing: 1. evil is good 2. Satan is god sounds crazy, but it's true, the thirteen steps are a process of mind altering falsehoods on your way to the eye.