Arbor Church

James 5:7-12 Be patient. Do not grumble. Do not swear. Impatient grumbling is an expression of dissatisfaction with God's sovereignty, and a swearing oaths is often a telltale sign of a lying heart.

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James 5:1-6 Loving anything above God is sinful. And how easy it is to love wealth! Being rich is not a sin, and both rich and poor can idolize money. Still, James warns us sternly not to use the wealth we have to oppress the poor, whom God loves.

James 4:11-17 Planning is a good thing, but when we do not acknowledge that our sovereign God may change our plans, we tend to live as practical Atheists.

Colossians 4:2-6 Slides Paul instructs Christians on how we should pray and how we should interact with unbelievers; not so that we can become better people, but because there is an eternal reality which motivates us.

1 Peter 1:3-9 We have a settled certainty that God will fully accomplish the redemption of His people. Our hope is a living hope because Jesus lives!

James 4:7-10 Slides True humility is recognizing who who are and who God is, and it is cultivated by drawing near to God through submission to Him and repentance toward Him.

James 4:1-6 Slides The passions that are marked by jealousy and selfish ambition cause destruction in relationships and are an extension of a heart that opposes God.

James 3:13-18 How should the believer use the wisdom given to him/her by God? To seek justice, love others, and build God's kingdom in humility.

1 John 2:12-14 The Apostle John encourages his readers with a poetic description of their love for God.