How Can I Avoid Religious Hypocrisy?

James 2:8-13

1. I am to love my neighbor. vs 8

2. If I show partiality, I sin against God. vs 9-11

3. Mercy is evidence of obedience to God. vs 12-13

True Religion Acts Without Partiality Toward Others

James 2:1-7

1. ​ God is not happy when I evaluate others based on appearances. vs 1-4
2. ​ Most people chosen by God fail outward appearance tests. vs 5-7

How Can I Gain Godly Wisdom for Trials?

James 1:19-27

1. God tells me how I can access godly wisdom. vs 19-21

2. I need to be a doer of the Word and not just a hearer. vs 22-25

3. God gives me 3 traits of positive role models of godly wisdom. vs 26-27

Difficult Experiences Can Negatively Shape My View of God

1. God is good even in times of trouble. vs 12

2. Bad things happen when I doubt God’s goodness. vs 13-15

3. What does God’s goodness look like? vs 16-18

How do I successfully respond to trials?

James 1:1-11

1. I need to remember my identity.

2. I need to remember the process.

3. I need to ask God for wisdom.

R. I can gain perspective based on my financial situation.

3 Insights to Help Me Obey When Obedience Doesn’t Make Sense

Hebrews 12:1-3

1. I need to look at people who have done faith well. vs 1a

2. I need to set myself up for success in obeying God. vs 1b

3. I need to look to Jesus as my ultimate example. vs 2-3

Personal Failures I Need to Avoid If I Want to Finish My Faith Life Well

Judges 8:22-35

Failure 1 - Abandoning opportunities to influence others for godliness.

Failure 2 - Lack of awareness of God’s well designed plans.

Failure 3 - Not thinking through the potential of my action’s consequences.

3 Responses That Keep Me From Being Sidetracked as I Live Out My Faith

Judges 8:1-21

1. I respond to interpersonal conflict with wisdom. vs 1-3

2. I choose not to be disappointed by lack of support. vs 4-9

3. I am open to God shifting my motivation. vs 10-21

What Evidence Do I Have That God Cares When I Am Overwhelmed?

Judges 7:9-25

1. God compassionately encourages my faith when I am fearful. vs 9-14

2. God gives me wisdom to use the limited resources available. vs 15-22

3. God gives additional resources when needed. vs 23-25

God Often Calls Me to Live by Faith with Limited Resources

Judges 7:1-8

1. God wants new faith stories for me. vs 1-2

2. God knows resources can be distracting to me. vs 3

3. God wants me to be clear it is His victory. vs 4-8