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A review of James 1 emphasizing the importance of following Christ's example through action. Explore the dangers of a double mind and a deceived mind on ministry, while highlighting the significance of a doing mind that puts learning into practice. Discover how to reconcile people back to God through faith and action in this insightful study.
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From Pew To Practice James Chapter One
From Pew to Practice • James 1
Review • A follower of Christ is one that does what Christ did and does. • A disciple learns to do what the master does • The mission is “Reconciling people back to God.”
A Double Mind Kills the Ministry (1:1-8) • A mind with no faith (1:6-7) • He worries all the time. • He is entangled with the affairs of this life. • He has not committed his way unto the Lord. • A mind of pride (1:8-11) • A mind to sin (4:8; 1:12-15) • One drawn away by his own lust • A hypocritical Christian (Romans 7:15-17)
A Deceived Mind Kills the Ministry (1:21-24) • The mistake of mental assent (Matt. 21:28-31) • Replacing ministry with religion (1:26-27)
A Doing Mind Accomplishes the Work (1:25) • “Abide” in Christ (John 15:1-8) • Put to practice what you have learned (Matt. 7:21-25)