JAMES

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Updated 02/2024

 

CHAPTER 1

  1. Testing of our faith develops patience, maturity, and character in our walk with God.
  2. a. God liberally gives us wisdom. b. God will give wisdom to those who ask for it.
  3. You will not receive what you ask from God.  We should pray for God’s will to be done and then leave it there confident God will answer our prayer as He sees is best for us.
  4. The rich man should be humble. When he understands that riches and status will fade away and that it is not as important as being a child of God he can glory. 
  5. God does not tempt anyone. We are tempted by our own desires.
  6. When you act on an unrighteous desire it becomes sin. (Formulating a plan or indulging in thoughts for the carrying out of your desires has in affect of sin.)
  7. When you complete the sin, it brings death in all forms, spiritually, emotionally, and even eternally.
  8. The wrath of man will not produce the righteousness of God.
  9. Remove yourself from any filthiness and overflow of wickedness (any environment or influence of sin, evil conduct, and speech) and implant the word of God, which can save our soul.
  10. Obeying and following the principles of God according to His word will save our soul. By being doers of the word you will remove yourself from all filthiness and wickedness.
  11. By only hearing the Word we neglect doing the principles of God. You can forget what you hear but by applying the word in your life you embed the word in your heart and mind.
  12. We must control our tongues, what we say and how we say it.
  13. We should help widows and orphans (those who have no one to help them) and to keep out of sin.

CHAPTER 2

  1. a. We are to treat people equally whether they are poor or rich.  b. Treating people equally supports the commandment of ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
  2. Your words of faith are proven or backed by the good works that you do. Others will see these works.
  3. a. The demons believe in God also. b. We do the will of God; the demons do the will of Satan.
  4. Abraham obeyed God and resolved to sacrifice his son.
  5. We are justified not by faith only, but by works that must accompany our faith.

CHAPTER 3

  1. A person who desires to teach the Word will be judged more strictly before God and the people they teach.
  2. We cannot both bless and curse at different times.
  3. Envy and self-seeking are traits from Satan.
  4. God's wisdom will bring peace, purity, and good works.

CHAPTER 4

  1. a. Friendship with the world is condoning and living by the world's standards and seeking its treasures instead of God's standards and His treasure. b. We become enemies of God if we are friends with the world.
  2. Submit to God’s principles and resist the devil's temptations and he will flee. Resist Satan in whatever way He may approach you.
  3. We must draw near to God first. We draw near by action. We must spiritually cleanse our hands and purify our hearts.
  4. We should consider the uncertainty of life and our dependence on God before we boast in our plans
  5. Boasting becomes sin to God. It is a reflection of pride and self-sufficiency.

CHAPTER 5

  1. The rich who oppress others will be judged and have miseries.
  2. The prophets and Job (and Jesus) are examples of those who suffered and endured for the Lord.
  3. a. Swear by your word only. It is all that you control. b. Swearing falsely you will be known as a hypocrite or a liar.
  4. The prayer of the righteous can heal those suffering and sick.
  5. a. A believer who falls away from God’s principles and continues in sin is wandering from the truth. b. The wanderer’s soul will face death if left wandering. c. Show the brother the error of his way and turn him back to God and from the sin.