© www.sharefaith.com We continue with our last chapter…James 5. In this chapter, James teaches about the power and reassurance of faith. He challenges believers to examine the quality of their daily lives in terms of actions and attitudes. The end of the chapter encourages us on the triumph of faith.
Some have misunderstood James’ comments regarding the rich…as he tells them to “weep and howl for the miseries which are coming upon you." (Vs 1). James is not railing against riches; he is making the point that if someone is not of the Lord, even his riches will not help him when he dies. In comparison to the riches in Christ, the riches of men are like dust and rust…worthless.
He continues to impress on the reader the importance of faith (binding) in Jesus Christ. A summary of James 1-5 includes the major faith principles:
(Listen to entire sermon below.)
Some have misunderstood James’ comments regarding the rich…as he tells them to “weep and howl for the miseries which are coming upon you." (Vs 1). James is not railing against riches; he is making the point that if someone is not of the Lord, even his riches will not help him when he dies. In comparison to the riches in Christ, the riches of men are like dust and rust…worthless.
He continues to impress on the reader the importance of faith (binding) in Jesus Christ. A summary of James 1-5 includes the major faith principles:
- Faith without works is dead
- Faith is more than mere words or knowledge
- Faith must produce/be visible
- Faith must inspire action and is demonstrated by obedience
- Faith endures trials and understands temptations (doesn’t allow us to consent to our lusts)
- Faith obeys the word of God
- Faith produces DOERS
- Faith harbors no prejudice
- Faith and favoritism cannot co-exist
- Faith controls the tongue
- Faith gives the ability for separation from the world and to resist the devil and draw near to God
- Faith waits patiently for the coming of the Lord
(Listen to entire sermon below.)
Previous Messages On James - If you missed the previous four messages on the Book of James, we have included the links below for your convenience.
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