The church is to pray for the sufferer, restore the sinner, and reclaim the wanderer.I. Two things a sufferer should do ( 13,14,15 )II. Two things the elders could do…

While we suffer the world’s sin, we must strengthen our hearts.I.We are not to avenge those who made us suffer. ( 1-6 )II.We are to be patient until the coming…

1) Do not misplace your confidence in your plan. (13, 14)2) Explore God’s will in your plan. (15)3) Carry out your plan without arrogance. (16, 17)

I) Reject the friendship with the worldII) Resolve the friendship with God.

I) Worldly wisdom and its fruitsII) Godly wisdom and its fruitsIII) The Goal of Wisdom

Main idea: We must bridle our hearts with the gospel truths to rein in our speech.I) The Open Challenge to the Teacher-Speaker (1-2)II) The Good Potential of Speech (2-5)III) The…

Main idea: We must act and live out what we believe to be certain of the saving faith ofChrist.I) Faith without action is not beneficial (14-18)II) Faith without action is…

We must examine our faith that shows partiality and let the gospel resolve our sin.I) Introduction (1) II) The results of showing partiality (2-4) III) The (deeper) reasons not to…

Main Point: You must practice godly wisdom on the go to counter self-deception.Introduction: The wise instructions for practice (19)Instruction 1: Be slow to anger ( vs 20-22 )Instruction 2: Be…

Main Point: When we are tempted, let us return to the truths of the gospel.1.) The modes of temptations, desires and sins ( vs 13–15 )2.) The heavenly Father giving…