Faith Comes By Hearing God: Themes in James

Vs 1. James' salutation to the letter's recipients
Vss 2-8. Utilizing prayers of faith to survive trials
Vss 9-11. Remember, everyone is equal in God’s sight
Vss 12-16 No one is perfect. Don’t get into trouble thinking you are
Vss 17, 18. God is what you have & all you have. Don’t boast otherwise
Vs 19. Watch your mouth
Vss 21-25. If you can’t stand to let God wash you, you’re blind to your habitual sins
Vss 26-27. Humble yourself. Be not proud—do service to God. Look for those in need and fill whatever their need is

Vss 1-7. Be careful of pride; the worlds’ social order practices discrimination. Don’t you dare do this in the church, at work, in your home, or anywhere
Vss 8-13. All your knowledge has little value as a witness; your conduct will explain your connection to Jesus
Vs 14-18. Do not take the Lord’s name in vain. If you name yourself a Christian, it’s going to show in what you do. If it doesn’t, you’re not. You manner, quality, and objective of work will prove you
Vss 19-20. Saying the name of Jesus doesn’t make you a Christian. Satan knows who God is and knows the difference between a genuine Christian and a quasi-Christian. Make sure you prove whom you are
Vss 21-26. Examples of people proving their faith


Green-Eyed envy

Vss 1-8. Guard your tongue. If you think you can teach, be very careful of your words. God will hold you accountable for every word you speak on His behalf (I’m accountable for this post)
Vss 9-12. Examples of how we can misuse the name of Jesus
Vss 13-18. If you’re knowledgeable about the truth, then teach it. It comes from God. Do not boast because you know something. It didn’t originate from you. Give it freely to everyone

Vss 1-3. You idiots! Stop fighting for worthless stuff. Stop fighting for position
Vss 4-6. If you’re married to Christ, you’re an adulterer when you covet the worlds’ stuff. God is jealous when you cheat on Him
Vss 7-8 Satan has to leave you alone in the presence of your humble faith
Vss 11, 12. Idiot! You can’t correctly judge anyone. Stop it
Vss 13-16. Don’t leave God out of your plans. Make all your plans with flexibility.
Vs 17. Don’t place all your eggs in one basket. You could sin trying to sustain it

Vss 1-6. Behave yourselves. Repent and help others. Give up your pride. Be honest!
Vss 7-9. Wait for Jesus, He’s right here
Vss 10,11. Examples of men who waited in faith, not knowing what was going on
Vs12. Be honest in all your promises
Vss 13-16. The church body is there for Christians in all situations and stages of need. Stick together & help one another, especially praying for one another
Vss 17, 18. Example of a Godly man’s prayers
Vss 19-20. Helping a Brother or Sister in Christ with love will benefit everyone in the most beautiful and spiritual ways

Faith Comes By Hearing God