Today's Reading | November 8, 2026
1 Chronicles 28:1–21
Introduction 1 Chronicles 28:1–21: The elderly King David assembles all the officials of Israel to instruct them on building the Temple. He explains that God has chosen Solomon to carry out this work and advises them all to keep God’s commands so that Israel will flourish. David gives Solomon plans for laying out the Temple, organizing the priests and Levites,…
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James 4:1–17
Introduction James 4:1–17: James argues that friendship with the world is opposed to friendship with God. To overcome the Devil and our desires for pleasure, we must submit to God in repentance and humility. We should refrain from judging fellow Christians and avoid prideful boasting, for our life is like a “puff of smoke” and we do not know what…
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James 3:1–18
Introduction James 3:1–18: James warns about the dangers of undisciplined speech. When a loose tongue lets evil escape, it spreads rapidly like fire. James says that clean and unclean speech should not come from the same mouth. Instead, people who claim to know God must show it in their lives, for godly wisdom is marked by qualities like purity and…
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