James 1:19-2:13

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3. Understanding God’s word requires a readiness to LISTEN A constant talker cannot hear what anyone else has to say Anger does not allow Righteous to flourish
4. “get rid of” in Greek = take off Not a meekness of a wimp, but of a strong man who humbles himself and knows his nature Implanted word.... this is written to believers, calling them to grow to fullness, not atrophy
5. without substance of course:)
6. Just hearing/reading isn’t enough..... God’s word inherently changes people. No change = Danger Katanoeo = attentive scrutiny of an object.... John 20 This man knows God’s word and what is expected of him, but fails to follow through These are the most frustrating people in the church and the most God dishonoring leaders in the church
7. 1. “looks intently” = parakypto = penetrating absorption (used in John 20:5) stooping over scripture, searching it 2. Perseveres = continues to absorb..lifelong learner 3. Lives life never forgetting the good news 4. Puts truth into action
8. Example of words, but it isn’t specific, so it shouldn’t be taken literal given context of previous passages The point is that this person is playing the part of being religious, but their lives are a mess Action must spring forth out of the Gospel working internally......
13. The greek here calls the rich man one of royalty or political office .. “to look with favor upon” The poor man is called “dirty” and asked to sit in the back.. “by my footstool” Greek play on words, it’s a rhetorical question.... they are doing this
14. Christianity was built by God on the marginalized Since their scattering, they have become like the world and care about financial trappings.... no place in the kingdom They “exploit” you, think less of you, and mock God with their lives, yet you grovel at their feet?
15. Moral Argument... Love your neighbor is key throughout scripture Showing favor to anyone is sin... ANYONE!! FOR = example of favoritism makes you a lawbreaker The law requires perfection, which is why we need Jesus
16. Remember that these are believers he is writing to You are free, but there must be continuous action/growth in knowledge & behavior Judgement without mercy is for the unsaved, but for the saved mercy triumphs because of Jesus SO.... why are you acting this way?
17. Is this book a joke to you?
18. Is this book a joke to you?
19. Anyone who acts like paparrazi should never be in leadership Also, there should never be a decision in the church made because of a “certain group” or a “certain person” because that is a sin You have been shown mercy for eternity, so you MUST show mercy for this life
20. Anyone who acts like paparrazi should never be in leadership Also, there should never be a decision in the church made because of a “certain group” or a “certain person” because that is a sin You have been shown mercy for eternity, so you MUST show mercy for this life