1. God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul
James 1:21-25
Title Slide: God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul. (read James 1:21-25)

2. God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul
This mirror’s function
Reveals the “origin” of the soul
Genesis 2:7
2 Corinthians 4:16
Genesis 1:26-27
1 Corinthians 15:39
This mirror’s function
Reveals the “ORIGIN” of the Soul.
Gen.2:7—God breathed into man’s nostrils the breath of life—he became a living soul.
2 Cor.4:16—inward man.
Gen.1:26,27—created in God’s image male/female to have dominion.
1 Cor.15:39—all men are one kind of flesh.

3. God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul
This mirror’s function
Reveals the “origin” of the soul
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Hebrews 12:9
1 Peter 1:9
Matthew 10:28
This mirror’s function
Reveals the “ORIGIN” of the Soul.
Eccl.3:1—a time for every purpose under the sun.
Heb.12:9—Father of our spirits.
1 Pet.1:9—end of our faith—salvation of the soul.
Matt.10:28—can kill both body and soul.

4. God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul
This mirror’s function
Reveals the “value” of the soul
Matthew 16:26
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Luke 16:23-25
Matthew 10:28
This mirror’s function
Reveals the “VALUE” of the Soul.
Matt.16:26—what would a man give in exchange for his soul? The world?
Eccl.12:7—Soul goes back to God.
Lk.16:23-25—rich man lost his soul because he failed to prepare.
Matt.10:28—can kill both body and soul.

5. God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul
This mirror’s function
Reveals the soul’s “disfigurement”
Galatians 5:19-21
2 Timothy 3:1-8
2 Timothy 4:3,4
1 Timothy 4:1,2
This mirror’s function
Reveals the soul’s “DISFIGUREMENT.”
Gal.5:19-21—Works of the flesh will destroy and mar the soul.
2 Tim.3:1-8—Corrupt minds that are disapproved concerning the faith.
2 tim.4:3,4—Itching ears no longer desire the truth.
1 Tim.4:1,2—Conscience has been seared.

6. God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul
This mirror’s function
Reveals the soul’s “destiny.” Heaven or hell?
Matthew 25:31-46
John 5:28,29
Romans 2:5-11
This mirror’s function
Reveals the soul’s “DESTINY.” Heaven or Hell?
Matthew 25:31-46—Judgment scene of the sheep and the goats.
Jno.5:28,29—Resurrection to eternal life or eternal damnation.
Rom.2:5-11—No partiality with God; each receives what he deserves according to his works.

7. God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul
Proper use of this mirror
Use the word constantly.
Psalm 1:1-2; Colossians 3:16; 1 Peter 3:15;2 Peter 3:18; 2 Timothy 2:15
Use the word skillfully.
1 Peter 4:11; 2 Peter 3:16
God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul.
Proper use of this mirror
Use the word constantly
Psa.1:1,2—meditate day and night. Col.3:16—let the word dwell in you richly. 1 Pet.3:15—be ready to give an answer for our hope. 2 Pet.3:18—grow in grace and knowledge. 2 Tim.2:15—study to rightfully divide the word.
Use the word skillfully.
1 Pet.4:11—speak as oracles of God. 2 Pet.3:16—unstable people twist to their own destruction.

8. God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul
Proper use of this mirror
Be obedient to the word.
James 1:23-25; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Galatians 2:20; Romans 12:2
Look within and continue therein!
God’s Mirror for Man’s Soul
Proper use of this mirror
Be obedient to the word.
Jam.1:23-25—not just a hearer but a doer of the word. Action! 2 Cor.3:18—transformed into the image of the Lord. Gal.2:20—allow Christ to live in you—by being crucified with Him. Rom.12:2—be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

9. What reflection do you see when you look into God’s mirror?
Summary and Invitation…