Tests of James 4-5
Friendship with the world
what is the test of worldly indulgence?
Who are Believers?
God will resist you if you are this
What is being Proud?
James rebukes these people at the beginning
Who is the Rich?
All believers should pray, regardless of their status in life, the suffering, the cheerful, and the sick
What is the test of Prayerfulness
Effective prayer is offered by these type of men
Who are Righteous Men?
God will give you grace if you are this
What is being Humble?
This is what the rich mans riches will be like
What is moth eaten, corroded and corrupted?
James rebukes the kind of heart that makes its own plans apart from the hand of God
What is the test of Dependence
We are to pray like this
What is Fervently and Passionately? (or without doubt)
Making ourselves higher than the law and judging the law.
What is judging others though our speech?
These people's cries have reached the Lord of Armies
Who are the oppressed/workers?
The need to swear or make oaths, beyond a simple and clear yes or no betrays one’s word.
What is the Test of Truthfulness
Mutual confession and prayer brings this
What is Healing?
Why we don't receive what we ask for
What is asking to only fulfill your desires?
James calls Christians to do this
What is waiting patiently for the Lord to come?
James rebukes the kind of heart that makes its own plans apart from the hand of God
What is the Test of Patient Endurance?
Confession can free us from this
What are heavy burdens of unresolved sin?
The only person worthy of judging
Who is the one who can save and destroy (basically God/Jesus)
These 2 people are examples of people that suffered with much hardship
Who are the prophets and Job?