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Introduction James 2:14-19 ESV  What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?  (15)  If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food,  (16)  and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?  (17)  So also faith by itself, if it does not have works,…

Introduction James 2:13 ESV  For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13 ESVa  For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. 1.    The law of mercy (Matthew 5:7) 2.    Law of forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15) 3.    Law of sowing and reaping (Galatians 6:7-8) Matthew 5:7 ESV  “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 6:14-15 ESV  For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also…

Introduction James 2:12 ESV  So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. James 2:9 ESV  But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. James 2:12 ESV  So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. Galatians 5:1 ESV  For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to…

Introduction James 2:10-11 ESV  For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.  (11)  For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.  (12)  So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. James 2:1 ESV  My brothers, show no partiality as…

Introduction James 2:1-9 ESV  My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.  (2)  For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in,  (3)  and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You…

Introduction James 1:27 ESV  Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. Point One – God Has Not Forgotten the Widows and the Orphans James 1:27 ESV  Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. Acts 6:1-3 ESV  Now in…

Introduction James 1:26 ESV  If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. James 1:26 ESV  If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Point One – Your Words Are Powerful James 1:26 ESV  If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.…

Introduction James 1:23-25 ESV  For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror.  (24)  For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like.  (25)  But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in…

Introduction James 1:22 ESV  But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 ESV  But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Instead of asking yourself whether you believe or not, ask yourself whether you have, this day, done one thing because He said, do it! or once abstained because He said, do not do it! It is simply absurd to say you believe, or even want to believe, in Him,…

Introduction James 1:19-21 ESV  Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;  (20)  for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.  (21)  Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. Point One – Don’t Get Angry at God’s Word James 1:19-20 ESV  Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick…