THE FERVENT PRAYER OF THE RIGHTEOUS -- JAMES FIVE -- The book of James closes with a look at several practical teachings. James pictures the danger of God's judgments upon the extravagant rich. Their pride, cruelty, undisciplined living and cheating of their fellow men would result in the condemna... [ Continue Reading ]
_RETAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- JAMES 5:1-11_ Wealth is not wrong within itself. The trouble with riches is in reference to wealth held without regard for the kingdom of God. The worldly rich that are described here are those who chose to just allow their belongings to be corrupted and spoiled, rather... [ Continue Reading ]
_REFRAIN FROM IMPROPER SPEECH -- JAMES 5:12:_ James condemns vain and rash swearing._ _ The expression "Above all things" shows the importance of the right kind of speech. "Above all things" carries the idea that this is a matter we should "especially" give our attention to. A Christian does not nee... [ Continue Reading ]
_RELY ON PRAYER -- JAMES 5:13-18:_ James closed with a series of admonitions to assist Christians in daily living. He said Christians should: (1) Pray when in trouble, (James 5:13) (2) Sing psalms when they happy, (James 5:13) (3) Have others (the elders) praying for them, In the times of miraculous... [ Continue Reading ]
_RESTORE THE ERRING -- JAMES 5:19-20:_ To become a Christian you must hear the gospel (Romans 10:17), believe in Jesus (John 8:24), repent of sins (Acts 2:38), confess Christ as Lord (Acts 8:37), and be baptized to be saved (Mark 16:16). Sadly many become Christian and then turn back to walk no more... [ Continue Reading ]