James 1 & 2 Trials, Temptations, & Partiality

Trials, Temptations, and Partiality”

#3  Pure Religion (v.26-27). Religion (Worshipful Attitude Toward God). In What We Say (v.26). Jas.3:1-12; Matt.12:34,15:17-20; Luke 6:45. Our Speech Reflects What Is Inside Our Hearts. 

Pure Religion In What We Do (v.27). Practical Service & Personal Purity. Our Service To Others.

Pure Religion In Where We Go (v.27). Moral Purity. John 17:15-16. Not Corrupted By Dealings & Pleasures Of The World. Sanctified—Set Apart. Jas.4:4; John 17:16; 1 John 2:15-17; Matt.5:8; James 4:7-8.   

The Temptation Of Partiality Jas.2:1-13. Partiality And Faith (Jas.2:1-7), Partiality And Love (Jas.2:8-11), Partiality And Mercy (Jas.2:12-13).

Partiality And Faith (Jas.2:1-7). A Command Concerning Faith (Jas.2:1)—Do Not Hold (Stop Holding). No Partiality Should Be Shown. Share Your Faith With Everyone. Lev.19:15; Phi.4:19

Partiality And Faith—A Illustration Of Contrasts (Jas.2:2-4). Gold Rings, Fine Apparel, Filthy Clothes.

Partiality And Faith—The Advice (Jas.2:5-7). 1 Cor.1:27-29; Eph.2:8-9; 2 Cor.5:7.

Partiality And Love (Jas.2:8-12). Satisfying The Royal Law (Jas.2:8). Lev.19:18; Matt.22:34-40; Rom.13:8-10; Matt.5:17; 1 John 4:7-8.

Partiality And Love (Jas.2:8-11). Transgressing The Royal Law (Jas.2:9-11)

Partiality And Mercy (Jas.2:12-13). Liberty. 1 Cor.6:12; Gal.5:22.  Victory. 2 Cor.5:10; 1 Cor.3:13; Matt.5:7; 1 Sam.16:7. Not By Works (Eph.2:8-9).