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Wholeness, Wisdom & the Word
Today we look at James chapter 1
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Whoever Invests the Most Time Wins.
Unity does not happen accidentally.
It happens intentionally.
Joshua 24:14-15
“So fear the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”
James 1:1-4
This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
God is on a mission to make you whole.
James 1:5-8
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.
1. Understand wisdom is available
2. Believe God gives wisdom
3. Ask God for it
4. Apply it in your life
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
Wisdom maintains your wholeness.
James 1:19-21
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.
God’s Words
+ Wisdom
- Worldly Patterns
= Safety
Psalms 119:105
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Psalms 119:165
Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
James 1:22-25
But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
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We pray this message blesses you, speaks to your heart, and challenges you to grow!
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We’d love to connect with you!!
Fill out a digital connect card to let us know you are here:
https://youarevital.churchcenter.com/people/forms/586822
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The Vital Church Family is Busy Busy… Growing Together, Serving, and Learning!!
Check Out Upcoming Events:
https://youarevital.churchcenter.com/registrations
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www.youarevital.church
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By Vital Church of Siloam SpringsWholeness, Wisdom & the Word
Today we look at James chapter 1
==========
Whoever Invests the Most Time Wins.
Unity does not happen accidentally.
It happens intentionally.
Joshua 24:14-15
“So fear the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”
James 1:1-4
This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
God is on a mission to make you whole.
James 1:5-8
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.
1. Understand wisdom is available
2. Believe God gives wisdom
3. Ask God for it
4. Apply it in your life
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!
Wisdom maintains your wholeness.
James 1:19-21
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.
God’s Words
+ Wisdom
- Worldly Patterns
= Safety
Psalms 119:105
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Psalms 119:165
Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
James 1:22-25
But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
--------------
We pray this message blesses you, speaks to your heart, and challenges you to grow!
--------------
We’d love to connect with you!!
Fill out a digital connect card to let us know you are here:
https://youarevital.churchcenter.com/people/forms/586822
--------------
The Vital Church Family is Busy Busy… Growing Together, Serving, and Learning!!
Check Out Upcoming Events:
https://youarevital.churchcenter.com/registrations
---------------
www.youarevital.church