I. Subject your plans to God’s will. – James 4:13-17;
II. Focus on the Lord’s return. – James 5:7-9;
III. Stay the course. – James 5:10-11.

I. The sinful nature is self-centered and keeps us in conflict. – James 4:1-3;
II. The world is hostile to God. – James 4:4-5;
III. You can stand against Satan only as you submit to God and draw near to Him. – James 4:6-10.

I. A faith not backed up by our actions is a useless faith. – James 2:14-17;
II. Faith is more than merely what you believe. – James 2:18-20;
III. Genuine faith is seen in our obedience to God. – James 2:21-26.

I. Trials can strengthen our faith. – James 1:1-4;
II. Trials require the wisdom of God. – James 1:5-8;
III. Trials can help us keep the right perspective. – James 1:9-12.
God uses trials to mature your faith.

I. Love others by telling them about your experience with Christ. – John 1:40-42;
II. Invite others to “come and see” about Jesus for themselves. – John 1:43-46;
III. Trust God to work in the hearts of others. – John 1:47-49.

HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR – FORGIVE YOUR NEIGHBOR –
I. Love forgives – and keeps forgiving. – Matt. 18:21-22;
II. God extends forgiveness to us. – Matt. 18:23-27;
III. God expects us to forgive even as He has forgiven us. – Matt. 18: 28-35.
Love leads us to forgive.

I. Honor others by seeking their best. – Rom. 12:9-13;
II. Honor others over honoring yourself. – Rom 12:14-16;
III. Honor others through peaceful relationships. – Rom. 12:17-21.
Love should be seen in how we honor others.

PRAY FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR.
I. We are to pray for our neighbors. – 1 Tim. 2:1-4;
II. We are to pray that our neighbors recognize Jesus is the only way to salvation. – 1 Tim. 2:5-6;
III. We are to pray with the right attitude. – 1 Tim. 2:7-8.
Love your neighbors by taking their needs to God in prayer

WHAT DOES LOVE LOOK LIKE?
I. Love must undergird everything we do. – 1 Cor. 13:1-3;
II. Love reflects the character of Christ. – 1 Cor. 13:4-7;
III. Love does not diminish, fade, or go away. – 1 Cor. 13:8-13.
We are to love others as God loves us.