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Genuine Gifts (VII) (James 1:22-27). Wholesome Walking. Wonderful woes James 1:1-4. Winning wisdom James 1:5-8. Warring wishes James 1:12-15. Withering wealth James 1:9-11. Worthy Word James 1:16-18. Welcome / Waive James 1:18-21. Wholesome Walking James 1:22-27. Attitude, 22-25.
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Genuine Gifts (VII)(James 1:22-27) Wholesome Walking
Wonderful woes James 1:1-4 Winning wisdom James 1:5-8 Warring wishes James 1:12-15 Withering wealth James 1:9-11 Worthy Word James 1:16-18 Welcome / Waive James 1:18-21 Wholesome Walking James 1:22-27
Hearers (22, 23, 25 = 19) • Ro.2:13 • Hearing implies . . . • Studying Scripture. Know! • Sincere stand. • Humility (21) • Open mind • Eagerness to obey • Giving God our best
Hearers (22, 23, 25 = 19) • Ro.2:13 • Hearing implies . . . • Studying Scripture. Know! • Sincere stand. • Serious student. • Steadfast schedule. • Stubborn stability. • 2 Th.1:8
Hearers (22, 23, 25 = 19)Doers (22, 23, 25) • Mt.7:24-27, foundation consequences • Mt.17:4-5, foundation choices • Lk.16:29 [Dt.4:10], foundation channel Lk.16:29 Imperative “Let them hear” Dt.4:10 Privilege
Attitude, 22-25 II. Admonition, 22-25
Self-deception, 22-23 [To reason falsely, 22] • 23, mirror illustration. • A mirror – • Reflects. Face; flaws… • Reveals (attitude – desire to change) • Requires. Must use it to benefit… • Removes guesswork…
Self-deception, 22-23 [To reason falsely, 22] • 23, mirror illustration. • 24,mirror application. Forgetting… • Opposite of receiving the Word (21) • Opposite of doers (22) Why own a mirror?
Self-deception, 22-23Self-development, 25 Law of father for sons,Not of master for slaves “Land of the free…” “Sweet land of liberty…” Search Word to correct flaws • Looks into: stoop down to see, Jn.20:5, 11; 1 Pt.1:12. • Perfect Law: 1God’s; 2leads us to glorify Him. [Mk.6] • Perfect Law of Liberty. Paradox • Ro.8:2; 1 Co.9:21-22; Ja.2:8; 4:11 • 1 Pt.2:16
Self-deception, 22-23Self-development, 25 Search Word to correct flaws • Looks into: stoop down to see, Jn.20:5, 11; 1 Pt.1:12. • Perfect Law: 1God’s; 2leads us to glorify Him. [Mk.6] • Perfect Law of Liberty. Paradox • Continues:1keeps looking; 2does not forget; 3makes corrections • Blessed.
Mt.5:3-12, who is blessed? • Knock on wood? • Yield to temptation? • Mt.5, bestowed on doer becomer
Attitude, 22-25 II. Admonition, 22-25 III. Authentication, 26-27
Religious (26) Pious; fearing or worshipping God Danger of self-deception (16, 22, 26) Religion w/o morals is vain Religion w unbridled tongue is vain (Ja.3) Thinks Deceives Useless Pure (27)
Religious (26)Religion (26-27) Piety, worship •Pure: free of adulterating matter. Mt.5:8; Hb.10:22. •Undefiled, as Hb.13:4 •Mt.25:36, 43; Ac.7:23; 15:36 To visit: go to see a person w. helpful intent…look after widows and orphans in their distress – BDAG
Religious (26)Religion (26-27) Piety, worship •Pure: free of adulterating matter. Mt.5:8; Hb.10:22. •Undefiled, as Hb.13:4 • To visit, as Mt.25:36, 43, etc. • To keep, as 1 Tim.5:22. • Unspotted, as 1 Tim.6:14. “Just help the poor and leada moral life – you’re saved!”
Religious (26)Religion (26-27) This passage does not record the whole of true religion If we claim a relationship with God, but don’t practice self-control, we’re just fooling ourselves
Religious (26)Religion (26-27) This passage does not record the whole of true religion If we claim a relationship with God, but don’t practice self-control, we’re just fooling ourselves