10 4 PS’s from James

Review Different Culture Different Religion Christianity Required Change No Change = No Survival

6 Ways Christians Are Different They rejoice in trials – James 1:1-11

6 Ways Christians Are Different They rejoice in trials They respond to temptation with action – James 1:12-18; 4:1-10

6 Ways Christians Are Different They rejoice in trials They respond to temptation with action They both hear and do the word – James 1:19-27; 2:14-26

6 Ways Christians Are Different They are not prejudice – James 2:1-13; 4:1-12

6 Ways Christians Are Different They are not prejudice They control their tongues – James 3:1-18

6 Ways Christians Are Different They are not prejudice They control their tongues They consider God first in all matters – James 4:13-5:6

4 PS’s From James PS #1 – Patience

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. - James 5:7-8

Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door. As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. - James 5:9-10

We count those blessed who endured We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. - James 5:11

4 PS’s From James PS #1 – Patience PS #2 – Purity of Heart

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment. - James 5:12

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: ‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. - Rev. 3:14-15

So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. - Rev. 3:16

PS #3 – Prayer 4 PS’s From James PS #1 – Patience PS #2 – Purity of Heart PS #3 – Prayer

Is anyone among you suffering. Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; - James 5:13-14

and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. - James 5:15-16

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months. Then he prayed again, and the sky poured rain and the earth produced its fruit. - James 5:17-18

PS #4 – Pause for Serious Reflection 4 PS’s From James PS #1 – Patience PS #2 – Purity of Heart PS #3 – Prayer PS #4 – Pause for Serious Reflection

My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, - James 5:19

A good way to tell how far away from God you are is to examine how near you are: - To His Word - To His Will - To His People

let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. - James 5:20

Humble Yourself and Be Thankful How to Help Help Gently Don’t Get Defensive Humble Yourself and Be Thankful

Summary Persevere

Summary Persevere Pure

Summary Persevere Pure Pray

Summary Persevere Pure Pray Pause

Summary Persevere Pure Pray Pause Put

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ - Mt. 7:21-22

And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’ - Mt. 7:23