James 5:19-20 Part 2 of 2

My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back, you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner back will save that person from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.

 

you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner back will save that person from death

Proverbs 14:12  There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. (also Proverbs 16:25)

Romans 8:12-13  Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live. (see all chapter 8)

Hebrews 3:12-13  Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters, make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still "today," so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. (see all chapter 3)

 

and bring about the forgiveness of many sins. 

Psalm 130:3-4  LORD, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive? But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you. (see all Psalm 130)

Luke 24:47-48  "It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: 'There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.' You are witnesses of all these things." (see verses 44-53)

Acts 26:17-18  " 'And I (Jesus) will rescue you (Saul/Paul) from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the Gentiles to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God's people, who are set apart by faith in me.' " (see all chapter 26)

1 Peter 4:8  Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. (see all chapter 4)

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James 5:19-20 Part 1 of 2

My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back, you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner back will save that person from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.

 

My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders away from the truth

John 8:31-32  Jesus said to the people who believed in him, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

John 14:6  Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." (see all chapter 14)

John 17:15-17  "I'm not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth." (see all chapter 17)

1 Timothy 1:6  But some people have missed this whole point. They have turned away from these things and spend their time in meaningless discussions. (see verses 3-11, 18-20)

Hebrews 2:1  So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. (see all chapter 2)

2 Peter 2:15-16  They wandered off the right road and followed the footsteps of Balaam son of Beor, who loved to earn money by doing wrong. But Balaam was stopped from his mad course when his donkey rebuked him with a human voice. (see all chapter 2; also Numbers 22-24)

 

and is brought back, 

Matthew 18:15  "If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back." (see verses 15-20)

Luke 17:3  "So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive." (see verses 1-6)

Galatians 6:1  Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. (see verses 1-5)

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James 5:17-18

Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! Then, when he prayed again, the sky sent down rain and the earth began to yield its crops.

 

Elijah was as human as we are,

Acts 14:15  "Friends, why are you doing this? We are merely human beings--just like you! We have come to bring you the Good News that you should turn from these worthless things and turn to the living God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them." (see verses 8-20)

 

and yet, when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years! 

1 Kings 17:1  Now Elijah, who was from Tishbe in Gilead, told King Ahab, "As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel lives--the God I serve--there will be no dew or rain during the next few years until I give the word!" (see all chapter 17)

Luke 4:25-26  "Certainly there were many needy widows in Israel in Elijah's time, when the heavens were closed for three and a half years, and a severe famine devastated the land. Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them. He was sent instead to a foreigner--a widow of Zarephath in the land of Sidon." (see 1 Kings 17:7-24)

 

Then, when he prayed again, the sky sent down rain and the earth began to yield its crops. 

1 Kings 18:1-2  Later on, in the third year of the drought, the LORD said to Elijah, "Go and present yourself to King Ahab. Tell him that I will soon send rain!" So Elijah went to appear before Ahab. Meanwhile the famine had become very severe in Samaria. (see verses 1-40)

1 Kings 18:44-45  Finally the seventh time, his servant told him, "I saw a little cloud about the size of a man's hand rising from the sea." Then Elijah shouted, "Hurry to Ahab and tell him, 'Climb into your chariot and go back home. If you don't hurry, the rain will stop you!' " And soon the sky was black with clouds. A heavy wind brought a terrific rainstorm, and Ahab left quickly for Jezreel. (see verses 41-46)

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James 5:16

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.

 

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

Matthew 3:5-6  People from Jerusalem and from all of Judea and all over the Jordan Valley went out to see and hear John. And when they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River. (see verses 1-12)

Acts 19:18  Many who became believers confessed their sinful practices. (see verses 17-20)

 

The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. 

Matthew 7:7-8  "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened."

Matthew 18:19  "I also tell you this! If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you."

Matthew 21:22  "You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it." (see verses 21-22; also John 14:13-14; 15:7; 16:23-34)

Psalm 145:18-19  The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.

Proverbs 15:29  The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

Job 42:8  "So take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer on your behalf. I will not treat you as you deserve, for you have not spoken accurately about me, as my servant Job has." (see verses 7-17)

1 Kings 17:21-22  And he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, "O LORD my God, please let this child's life return to him." The LORD heard Elijah's prayer, and the life of the child returned, and he revived! (see verses 17-24)

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James 5:14-15

Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.

 

Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.

Mark 6:12-13  So the disciples went out, telling everyone they met to repent of their sins and turn to God. And they cast out many demons and healed many sick people, anointing them with olive oil. (see verses 7-13)

Luke 10:34  "Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him." (see verses 25-37)

 

Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. 

Psalm 103:2-3  Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. (see verses 1-5)

Isaiah 33:24  The people of Israel will no longer say, "We are sick and helpless," for the LORD will forgive their sins. (see verses 20-24)

Matthew 9:2  Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven." (see verses 2-8; also Mark 2:2-12; and Luke 5:18-26)

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James 5:13

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises.

 

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray.

Psalm 50:15  "Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory."

Matthew 21:22  "You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it." (see verses 18-22; also Mark 11:24)

Acts 10:31  "He told me, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been noticed by God!" (see all chapter 10)

Romans 12:12  Rejoice in confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. (see all chapter 12)

Ephesians 6:18  Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. (see verses 10-20)

Philippians 4:6  Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. (see verses 2-9)

Colossians 4:2  Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

 

Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. 

Psalm 18:49  For this, O LORD, I will praise you among the nations; I will sing praises to your name. (see verses 46-50)

Psalm 47:6  Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises! (see all Psalm 47)

Psalm 147:1  Praise the LORD! How good to sing praises to our God! How delightful and how fitting! (see all Psalm 147)

Romans 15:9-11  He also came so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercies to them. That is what the psalmist meant when he wrote: "For this, I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing praises to your name." (Psalm 18:49) And in another place it is written, "Rejoice with his people, you Gentiles." (Deuteronomy 32:43) And yet again, "Praise the LORD, all you Gentiles. Praise him, all you people of the earth." (Psalm 117:1)

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James 5:12

But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned.

 

Numbers 30:1-2  Then Moses summoned the leaders of the tribes of Israel and told them, "This is what the LORD has commanded: A man who makes a vow to the LORD or makes a pledge under oath must never break it. He must do exactly what he said he would do." (see all chapter 30)

Matthew 5:33-37  "You have also heard that our ancestors were told, 'You must not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you make to the LORD.' (Numbers 30:2) But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, 'By heaven!' because heaven is God's throne. And do not say, 'By the earth!' because the earth is his footstool. And do not say, 'By Jerusalem!' for Jerusalem is the city of the Great King. Don't even say, 'By my head!' for you can't turn one hair white or black. Just say a simple, 'Yes, I will,' or 'No, I won't.' Anything beyond this is from the evil one."

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James 5:11

We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.

 

Matthew 5:10  "God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs."

Job 1:21-22  He said, "I came naked from my mother's womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The LORD gave me what I had, and the LORD has taken it away. Praise the name of the LORD!" In all this, Job did not sin by blaming God. (see verses 6-22)

Job 2:10  But Job replied, "You talk like a foolish woman. Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?" So in all this, Job said nothing wrong. (see verses 1-10)

Romans 5:3  We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us build endurance. (see verses 1-11)

Hebrews 10:36  Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. (see verses 19-39)

Hebrews 12:1  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith (chapter 11), let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. (see verses 1-13)

James 1:3-4  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. (see verses 2-18)

Job 42:10  When Job prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes. In fact, the LORD gave him twice as much as before! (see verses 7-16)

Exodus 34:6  The LORD passed in front of Moses, calling out, "Yahweh! The LORD! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness." (see verses 1-28)

Numbers 14:17-18  "Please, Lord, prove that your power is as great as you have claimed. For you said, 'The LORD is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. But he does not excuse the guilty. He lays the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is affected--even children in the third and fourth generations.' " (see all chapter 14)

Psalm 103:8  The LORD is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. (see all Psalm 103)

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James 5:10

For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

 

2 Chronicles 36:15-16  The LORD, the God of their ancestors, repeatedly sent his prophets to warn them, for he had compassion on his people and his Temple. But the people mocked these messengers of God and despised their words. They scoffed at the prophets until the LORD's anger could no longer be restrained and nothing could be done. (se verses 11-21)

Matthew 5:11-12  "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way."

Matthew 23:34  "Therefore I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers of religious law. But you will kill some by crucifixion, and you flog others with whips in your synagogues, chasing them from city to city." (see all chapter 23)

Matthew 23:37  "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God's messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn't let me."

Acts 7:52  "Name one prophet your ancestors didn't persecute! They even killed the ones who predicted the coming of the Righteous One--the Messiah whom you betrayed and murdered." (see all chapter 7)

1 Thessalonians 2:15-16  For some of the Jews killed the prophets, and some even killed the Lord Jesus. Now they have persecuted us, too. They fail to please God and work against all humanity as they try to keep us from preaching the Good News of salvation to the Gentiles. By doing this they continue to pile up their sins. But the anger of God has caught up with them at last. (see all chapter 2)

Hebrews 11:32-34  How much more do I need to say? It would take too long to recount the stories of the faith of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and all the prophets. By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight. (see verses 32-38, also all chapter 11)

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James 5:9

Don't grumble about each other, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. For look--the Judge is standing at the door!

 

Matthew 7:1-2  "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged." (see verses 1-6)

James 4:11  Don't speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters. If you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God's law. But your job is to obey the law, not judge whether it applies to you. (see verses 1-12)

Psalm 94:2  Arise, O judge of the earth. Give the proud what they deserve. (see verses 1-15)

1 Corinthians 4:5  So don't make judgments about anyone ahead of time--before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due. (see all chapter 4)

James 4:12  God alone, who gave the law is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?

1 Peter 4:5  But remember that they will have to face God, who will judge everyone, both the living and the dead. (see verses 4-6)

Revelation 22:12-13  "Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."

Matthew 24:33  In the same way (verse 32), when you see these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door." (see all chapter 24; also Mark 13)

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James 5:8

You, too, must be patient. Take courage for the coming of the Lord is near.

 

Romans 13:11-12  This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. (see verses 8-14)

Philippians 4:5  Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. (see verses 4-9)

1 Thessalonians 3:13  May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen. (see verses 9-13)

1 Thessalonians 5:4-6  But you aren't in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won't be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief. For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don't belong to darkness and night. So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clear-headed. (see 4:13 - 5:22)

Hebrews 10:25  And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. (see verses 19-39)

1 Peter 4:7  The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. (see verses 1-11)

1 John 2:18  Dear children, the last hour is here. You have heard that the Antichrist is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know that the last hour has come. (see verses 18-27)

Revelation 1:7  Look! He comes with the clouds of heaven. And everyone will see him--even those who pierced him. And all the nations of the world will mourn for him. Yes! Amen! (see verses 1-8)

Revelation 22:10  Then he instructed me, "Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near." (see verses 7-21; also Daniel 12:4, 9-10)

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James 5:7

Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord's return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.

 

Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord's return.

Luke 17:30  "Yes, it will be business as usual right up to the day when the Son of Man is revealed." (see verses 20-37)

John 14:3  "When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am." (see all chapter 14)

1 Corinthians 1:7  Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. (see verses 4-9)

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First the Christians who have died will rise from their graves. Then together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. (see verses 13-18)

1 Peter 1:13  So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. (see all chapter 1)

1 John 2:28  And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back in shame. (see verses 18-29)

Revelation 22:7  "Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book."

Revelation 22:12  "Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds."

 

Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. 

Galatians 6:9  So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. (see verses 7-10)

They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.

Deuteronomy 11:13-14  "If you carefully obey all the commands I am giving you today, and if you love the LORD your God and serve him with all your heart and soul, then he will send the rains in their proper seasons--the early and late rains--so you can bring in your harvests of grain, new wine, and olive oil." (see verses 8-32)

Jeremiah 5:24  "They do not say from the heart, 'Let us live in awe of the Lord our God, for he gives us rain each spring and fall, assuring us of a harvest when the time is right.' " (see verses 20-31)

Joel 2:23  Rejoice, you people of Jerusalem! Rejoice in the LORD your God! For the rain he sends demonstrates his faithfulness. Once more the autumn rains will come, as well as the rains of spring. (see verses 18-27)

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James 5:4-6

For listen! Hear the cries of the field workers whom you have cheated of their pay. The wages you held back cry out against you. The cries of those who harvest your fields have reached the ears of the LORD of Heaven's Armies. You have spent your years on earth in luxury, satisfying your every desire. You have fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter. You have condemned and killed innocent people, who do not resist you.

 

For listen! Hear the cries of the field workers whom you have cheated of their pay. The wages you held back cry out against you. the cries of those who harvest your fields have reached the ears of the LORD of Heaven's Armies.

Leviticus 19:13  "Do not defraud or rob your neighbor. Do not make your hired workers wait until the next day to receive their pay."

Jeremiah 22:13  And the LORD says, "What sorrow awaits Jehoiakim, who builds his palace with forced labor. He builds injustice into its walls, for he makes his neighbors work for nothing. He does not pay them for their labor." (see verses 13-23)

Malachi 3:5  "At that time I will put you on trial. I am eager to witness against all sorcerers and adulterers and liars. I will speak against those who cheat employees of their wages, who oppress widows and orphans, or who deprive the foreigners living among you of justice, for these people do not fear me," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. (see verses 1-5)

Job 24:10  "The poor must go about naked, without any clothing. They harvest food for others while they themselves are starving." (see all chapter 24)

Deuteronomy 24:14-15  "Never take advantage of poor and destitute laborers, whether they are fellow Israelites or foreigners living in your towns. You must pay them their wages each day before sunset because they are poor and are counting on it. If you don't, they might cry out to the LORD against you, and it would be counted against you as sin."

 

You have spent your years on earth in luxury, satisfying your every desire. You have fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter. 

Luke 16:19  Jesus said, "There was a certain man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury." (see verses 19-31)

Jeremiah 12:3  But as for me, LORD, you know my heart. You see me and test my thoughts. Drag these people away like sheep to be butchered! Set them aside to be slaughtered! (see verses 1-4)

Jeremiah 25:34  Weep and moan, you evil shepherds! Roll in the dust, you leaders of the flock! The time of your slaughter has arrived; you will fall and shatter like a fragile vase. (see verses 15-38)

 

You have condemned and killed innocent people, who do not resist you. 

James 4:2  You want what you don't have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can't get it, so  you fight and wage war to take it away from them. (see verses 1-10)

Acts 3:13-14  "For it is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob--the God of all our ancestors--who has brought glory to his servant Jesus by doing this. This is the same Jesus whom you handed over and rejected before Pilate, despite Pilate's decision to release him. You rejected this holy, righteous one and instead demanded the release of a murderer."

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James 5:1-3 Part 2 of 2

Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you. Your wealth is rotting away, and your fine clothes are moth-eaten rags. Your gold and silver have become worthless. The very wealth you were counting on will eat away your flesh like fire. This treasure you have accumulated will stand as evidence against you on the day of judgment.

 

Your wealth is rotting away, and your fine clothes are moth-eaten rags.

Job 13:28  "I waste away like rotting wood, like a moth-eaten coat." (see 13:20-14:6)

Psalm 39:11  When you discipline us for our sins, you consume like a moth what is precious to us. Each of us is but a breath. (see verses 6-13)

Isaiah 50:9  See, the Sovereign LORD is on my side! Who will declare me guilty? All my enemies will be destroyed like old clothes that have been eaten by moths! (see verses 7-9)

Matthew 6:19-20  "Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal." (see verses 19-21; also Luke 11:34-36)

 

Your gold and silver have become worthless. The very wealth you were counting on will eat away your flesh like fire. This treasure you have accumulated will stand as evidence against you on the day of judgment. 

James 5:7-8  Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord's return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near. (see verses 7-12)

Luke 12:21  "Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God." (see verses 13-21)

Luke 16:25-26  "But Abraham said to him, 'Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish. And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can crossover to us from there!' " (see verses 19-31)

Romans 2:5-6  But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God's righteous judgment will be revealed. He will judge everyone according to what they have done. (see verses 1-16)

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James 5:1-3 Part 1 of 2

Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you. Your wealth is rotting away, and your fine clothes are moth-eaten rags. Your gold and silver have become worthless. The very wealth you were counting on will eat away your flesh like fire. This treasure you have accumulated will stand as evidence against you on the day of judgment.

 

Look here, you rich people:

Luke 6:24  "What sorrow awaits you who are rich, for you have your only happiness now." (see verses 24-26)

1 Timothy 6:9  But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. (see verses 3-10)

James 2:2-4  For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes. If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, "You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor"--well, doesn't this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives? (see verses 1-13)

Proverbs 11:28  Trust in your money and down you go! But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.

Amos 6:1  What sorrow awaits you who lounge in luxury in Jerusalem, and you who feel secure in Samaria! You are famous and popular in Israel, and people go to you for help. (see all chapter 6)

 

Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you. 

Isaiah 13:6  Scream in terror, for the day of the LORD has arrived--the time for the Almighty to destroy. (see verses 4-13)

Ezekiel 30:2-3  "Son of man, prophesy and give this message from the Sovereign LORD: Weep and wail for that day, for the terrible day is almost here--the day of the LORD! It is a day of clouds and gloom a day of despair for the nations." (see all chapter 30)

Romans 3:16-17  "Destruction and misery always follow them. They don't know where to find peace." (see verses 9-20; also Isaiah 59:7-8)

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James 4:15-17

What you ought to say is, "If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that." Otherwise you are boasting about your own plans, and all such boasting is evil. Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.

 

What you ought to say is, "If the Lord wants us to, we live and do this or that."

Acts 18:20-21  They asked him (Paul) to stay longer, but he declined. As he left, however, he said, "I will come back later, God willing." Then he set sail from Ephesus. (see verses 18-23)

Romans 1:10  One of the things I always pray for is the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you. (see verses 8-17)

Romans 15:32  Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other. (see verses 23-33)

1 Corinthians 4:9  Instead, I sometimes think God has put us apostles on display, like prisoners of war at the end of a victor's parade, condemned to die. We have become a spectacle to the entire world--to people and angels alike. (see all chapter 4)

 

Otherwise you are boasting about your own plans, and all such boasting is evil. 

1 Corinthians 5:6  Your boasting about this is terrible. Don't you realize that this sin is like a little yeast that spreads through the whole batch of dough? (see all chapter 5)

 

Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. 

Luke 12:47-48  "And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn't prepared and doesn't carry out those instructions, will be severely punished. But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required." (see verses 35-48)

John 9:41  "If you were blind, you wouldn't be guilty," Jesus replied. "But you remain guilty because you claim you can see." (see verses 35-41)

2 Peter 2:21  It would be better if they had never known the way to righteousness than to know it and then reject the command they were given to live a holy life. (see all chapter 2)

 

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James 4:13-14

Look here, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit." How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog--it's here a little while, then it's gone.

 

Look here, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit."

Proverbs 27:1  Don't brag about tomorrow, since you don't know what the day will bring.

Luke 12:18-20  "Then he said, 'I know! I'll tear down all my barns and build bigger ones. Then I'll have room enough to store all my wheat and other goods. And I'll sit back and say to myself, "My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!" ' But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?' " (see verses 13-21)

 

How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog--it's here a little while, then it's gone. 

Job 7:7  "O God, remember that my life is but a breath, and I will never again feel happiness." (see verses 6-21)

Psalm 39:5  "You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath." (see all Psalm 39)

Psalm 102:3  For my days disappear like smoke, and my bones burn like red-hot coals. (see verses 1-11)

Psalm 144:4  For they are like a breath of air; their days are like a passing shadow. (see verses 3-4)

Isaiah 2:22  Don't put your trust in mere humans. They are as frail as breath. What good are they? (see verses 12-22)

 

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James 4:11-12 Part 2 of 2

Don't speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters. If you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God's law. But your job is to obey the law, not to judge whether it applies to you. God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?

 

But your job is to obey the law, not to judge whether it applies to you.

James 1:22  But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise you are only fooling yourselves. (see verses 22-25)

 

God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. 

Psalm 94:2  Arise, O judge of the earth. Give the proud what they deserve. (see verses 1-11)

Isaiah 33:22  For the LORD is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. He will care for us and save us. (see all chapter 33)

1 Corinthians 4:5  So don't make judgments about anyone ahead of time--before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due. (see verses 1-5)

1 Peter 4:5  But remember that they will have to face God, who will judge everyone, both the living and the dead. (see verses 4-6)

 

He alone has the power to save or to destroy. 

Matthew 10:28  "Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (see verses 24-42)

 

So what right do you have to judge your neighbor? 

1 Corinthians 4:7  For what gives you the right to make such a judgment? What do you have that God hasn't given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift? (see verses 6-16)

 

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James 4:11-12 Part 1 of 2

Don't speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters. If you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God's law. But your job is to obey the law, not to judge whether it applies to you. God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?

 

Don't speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters.

Matthew 12:36-37  "And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you." (see verses 33-37)

Galatians 5:15  But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another. (see verses 13-15)

1 Peter 3:1  So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.

 

If you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God's law. 

Matthew 7:1-2  "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged." (see verses 1-6)

Luke 6:37  "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others and you will be forgiven." (see verses 37-42)

Romans 2:1  You may think you can condemn such people (Romans 1), but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. (see verses 1-16)

James 2:8-9  Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: "Love  your neighbor as yourself." But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law.

 

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James 4:8-10 Part 3 of 3

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

 

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

James 4:6  But he gives us even more grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say, "God opposes the proud but favors the humble." (see verses 4-10)

Job 5:11  "He gives prosperity to the poor and protects those who suffer." (see verses 8-27)

Deuteronomy 8:16-17  "He fed you with manna in the wilderness, a food unknown to your ancestors. He did this to humble you and test you for your own good. He did all this so you would never say to yourself, 'I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.' " (see all chapter 8)

2 Chronicles 7:14  "Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land." (see verses 11-22)

Psalm 147:6  The LORD supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust. (see all Psalm 147)

Proverbs 11:2  Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (see verses 1-11)

Isaiah 66:2  "My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken! I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word." (see all chapter 66)

Luke 18:14  "I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." (see verses 9-14)

 

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James 4:8-10 Part 2 of 3

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

 

Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts,

Isaiah 1:16  Wash yourselves and be clean! Get your sins out of my sight. Give up your evil ways. (see verses 2-20)

Psalm 24:3-4  Who may climb the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. (see all Psalm 24)

Jeremiah 4:14  O Jerusalem, cleanse your heart that you may be saved. How long will you harbor your evil thoughts? (see verses 1-18)

 

for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. 

Psalm 119:113  I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. (see verses 113-120)

 

Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. 

Isaiah 15:2  Your people (Moab) will go to their temple in Dibon to mourn. They will go to their sacred shrines to weep. They will wail for the fate of Nebo and Medeba, shaving their heads in sorrow and cutting off their beards. (see all chapter 15)

Isaiah 22:4  That's why I said, "Leave me alone to weep; do not try to comfort me. Let me cry for my people (Jerusalem) as I watch them being destroyed." (see verses 22-30)

Jeremiah 6:26  Oh, my people (Jerusalem), dress yourselves in burlap and sit among the ashes. Mourn and weep bitterly, as for the loss of an only son. For suddenly the destroying armies will be upon you! (see verses 22-30)

Luke 6:25  "What sorrow awaits you who are fat and prosperous now, for a time of awful hunger awaits you. What sorrow awaits you who laugh now, for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow." (see verses 24-26)

 

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James 4:8-10 Part 1 of 3

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

 

Come close to God, and God will come close to you.

2 Chronicles 15:1-2  Then the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded, and he went out to meet King Asa as he was returning from the battle. (2 Chronicles 14) "Listen to me, Asa!" he shouted. "Listen, all you people of Judah and Benjamin! The LORD will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you." (see all chapter 15)

Psalm 73:28  But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do. (see all Psalm 73)

Lamentations 3:55-57  But I called on your name, LORD, from deep within the pit. You heard me when I cried, "Listen to my pleading! Hear my cry for help!" Yes, you came when I called; you told me, "Do not fear." (see verses 52-57)

Zechariah 1:3  "Therefore, say to the people, 'This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies says: Return to me, and I will return to you, says the LORD of Heaven's Armies.' " (see verses 1-6)

Malachi 3:7  "Ever since the days of your ancestors, you have scorned my decrees and failed to obey them. Now return to me, and I will return to you," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. (see verses 6-15)

Hebrews 7:18-19  Yes, the old requirement about the priesthood was set aside because it was weak and useless. For the law never made anything perfect. But now we have confidence in a better hope, through which we draw near to God. (see all chapter7)

Luke 15:20-21  "So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. His son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son.' " (see verses 11-32)

 

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James 4:6-7 Part 2 of 2

But he gives us even more grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say, "God opposes the proud but favors the humble." So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

 

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Ephesians 4:26-27  And "don't sin by letting anger control you." (Psalm 4:4) Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. (see verses 17-32)

Ephesians 6:11  Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all the strategies of the devil. (see verses 10-20)

1 Corinthians 10:13  The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. (see verses 1-13)

Luke 4:13  When the devil had finished tempting Jesus he left him until the next opportunity came. (see verses 1-15)

1 Peter 5:6-11  So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are. In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen.

 

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James 4:6-7 Part 1 of 2

But he gives us even more grace to stand against such evil desires. As the Scriptures say, "God opposes the proud but favors the humble." So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

 

But he gives us even more grace to stand against such evil desires.

Isaiah 54:7-8  "For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with great compassion I will take you back. In a burst of anger I turned my face away for a little while. But with everlasting love I will have compassion on you," says the LORD, your Redeemer. (see all chapter 54)

Matthew 13:12  "To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them." (see verses 1-23)

 

As the Scriptures say, "God opposes the proud but favors the humble." 

Psalm 18:27  You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud. (see verses 25-36)

Proverbs 3:34  The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. (see verses 21-35)

1 Samuel 2:8  "He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, placing them in seats of honor. For the earth is the LORD's, and he has set the world in order." (see verses 1-11)

Isaiah 57:15  The high and lofty one who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: "I live in a high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts." (see verses 14-21)

Matthew 23:12  "But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." (see all chapter 23)

Luke 1:52  "He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble." (see verses 46-56)

Luke 14:11  "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." (see verses 7-14)

1 Peter 5:5  In the same way, you younger men must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve each other in humility, for "God opposes the proud but favors the humble." (see verses 1-11)

 

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