Sermon #9 in a series on the book of James.

Theme: A living faith replaces self-sufficiency with submission and service.

A living faith moves from independent to submissive planning.

1. The problem of independent planning. (4:13-14, 16; see also Proverbs 27:1; Luke 14:25-33; John 4:34; 6:38; 8:28; 12:26; 1 Corinthians 4:1; James 1:1)
2. The attitude and practice of submissive planning. (4:15, 17; see also Matthew 6:10)

A living faith moves from selfish use of possessions to service through possessions.

1. Examples of this selfishness. (5:4-6; see also Leviticus 19:13; Deuteronomy 24:14-15; Matthew 5:42; 6:19-24; Luke 10:7; 1 Timothy 5:18; James 1:27; 2:15-17; 1 John 3:15)
2. Effects of this selfishness. (5:1b-3; see also Ecclesiastes 2:11)
3. Elimination of this selfishness. (5:1; 4-6; see also Proverbs 23:4-5; Matthew 6:19-21; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 4:28; Philippians 1:6, 10; 1 John 1:9)