What was Elijah?
a human being, even as we are 5:17
Quote James 1:22
"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."
"Humble......
....yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." James 4:10
Grieve,.....
.....mourn and wail. Change.....your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.
James 4:9 (4-14)
According to James chapter 1: verse 2, what do you face?
Trials of many kinds
What does sin give birth to when it is full grown?
death 1:15
Quote James 5:8
"You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near."
"What......
.....good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such a faith save them? James 2:14
We....
.....all stumble in many.....ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
James 3:2(1-7)
According to James chapter 2: verse 25, who was considered righteous?
Rahab, the prostitute
What ought you to say instead?
"If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." 4:15
Quote James 2:24
"You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone."
"For where.....
.....you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice." James 3:16
You have lived.....
.....on earth.....in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter.
James 5:5 (1-10)
According to James chapter 4: verse 14, what are you?
A mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes
What do we do with the tongue?
we praise our Lord and Father and we curse human beings who have been made in God's likeness 3:9
Quote James 4:8
"Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."
"Blessed.....
.....is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." James 1:12
But if you show.....
.....favoritism,.....you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.
James 2:9 (4-14)
According to James chapter 3: verse 3, what do we do?
Put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us
Why should we speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom?
because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. 2:12-13
Quote James 3:6
"The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell."
"Above.....
.....all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple 'Yes' or 'No'. Otherwise you will be condemned." James 5:12
For the....
....sun rises with....scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.
James 1:11(6-16)
According to James chapter 5: verse 6, what have you done?
Condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you