TIMES OF SERVICES

SUNDAY: 9:30 A.M. BIBLE CLASS

10:30 A.M. WORSHIP

WEDNESDAY: 7 P.M. BIBLE CLASS

Welcome to the Haynes Street church of Christ

Lessons from James 4

James: The “how-to” book of the Christian life.One of the most practical books in the New

Testament.Offers instruction and exhortation to Christians

who are experiencing problems, which is all of us.James 4:1-17

Conflict: Our sinful desires and desire for God’s will. Do we not receive because we’re praying for the

wrong things? God is not obligated to grant all of our wishes.

Lessons from James 4

James 4:1-17 (continued) God does not give into our will. We submit to His. What is our attitude toward God? A jealous God is a concept prevalent throughout

scripture (Ex. 20:5, 34:14; Psalm 78:58, 79:5). When in sin, laughter and joy should be replaced

with genuine sorrow (II Cor. 7:9-10). A Christian should never laugh at sin. We’re not as important as we think we are (Matt.

23:12).

Lessons from James 4

James 4:1-17 (continued) God is the ultimate Judge. Our lips must be governed by the law of kindness. We break God’s commands when we speak evil. Problem is not planning; it’s leaving God out. God’s word places great importance on time. Is “Lord willing” part of your everyday speech? A stern warning against sins of omission (Luke

16:19-31). It is a sin to know what is right, and yet not do it.

Lessons from James 4

Angry outbursts: Why do they happen? Unmet desires (v. 1-3). We start to believe they are mandated rights. Is your desire God-based or self-based?

Let’s keep our plans in proper perspective. Plans are subject to the Great Planner (v. 13-17). We cannot, by our own power, assure we will live

to accomplish all of our plans. If we put off the right thing now, God will not

uphold any of our plans for the future.

The Plan of Salvation

Hear (Romans 1:16; 10:14, 17)Believe (John 8:24; Mark 16:16; Hebrews

11:6)Repent (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30)Confess (Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32-

33)Be baptized (Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mark 16:16)Live faithfully (Revelation 2:10; Matthew

6:33; Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 15:58)