Four Final Imperatives

James 5:12-20

Theme: A living faith transforms the way you live.

Simple Honesty.

1. The simple, uncomplicated truth. (12; see also Leviticus 19:12; Deuteronomy 6:13; Matthew 5:33-37; 23:16-22; 26:63-64; Romans 1:9; Hebrews 6:13-14)
2. The simple, loving truth. (Ephesians 4:15; Colossians 4:6)

Effective Prayer.

1. The overall Biblical framework. (15-18; 1:5-8; 4:3; Psalm 37:4; 66:18; Proverbs 15:29; Isaiah 59:1-2; Matthew 6:5-13; Mark 11:23-25; John 15:7; Romans 8:26-27; Ephesians 1:11; 6:18; Philippians 4:19; 1 Peter 3:7; 1 John 3:21-22; 5:14-15)
2. Prayer when suffering. (13; see also Psalm 55:22; 2 Corinthians 1:3)
3. Prayer when sick. (14-18; see also 1 Kings 17 & 18)

Joyful Praise.

1. Sharpening our focus on praise. (13; see also Psalm 22:22, 25; 40:9-10; 84:2; 111:1; 149:1)
2. Turning up our expression of praise. (13; see also Acts 16:19-26; 27:22, 25; Hebrews 13:15)

Loving Correction.

1. The command. (19)
2. The manner. (19-20; see also Galatians 6:1-5)
3. The blessing. (20; see also Psalm 32:1; Proverbs 10:12 Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 11:30; 1 Peter 4:8)