James 5

James 5:7-12

We need to be patient for things to happen

because God will do what is in his will for us. It is

in his control.

Patient people

Do we immediately see the fruits of our labors?

No. Occasionally you see the immediate effects.

Living a Christian life is about doing life with other people

Got to invest in others

Be a good listener

Tips:

Listen attentively

Eye contact

Sometimes repeat what they say

Don't interrupt

Keep your advice short

Live like Jesus is coming back soon don’t get caught off guard (live righteously with urgency)

Walk in unison

build one another up, don’t bring one another down

How was Job steadfast?

discuss verse 11

Could you respond like Job?

How do we train to respond like Job?

People of our word

people shouldn’t have to doubt what you are saying

You should be seen as trustworthy

Follow through, get back with people

James 5:13-20

There is always something you can be doing.

Weather it is to help others, rejoice the Lord, or

just better yourself we should do things. God

didn't put us on this Earth to enjoy worldly things;

we are here to live for him

Prayer

Singing

How many people get cheerful?

When we are sick, ask for prayer

Oil: Ceremonial vs. medical

Pray like you mean it

Can you pray like Elijah (v. 17)

Why? Why Not?

Confessing our struggles to others

Strength found in confessing

Life in community not isolation

V. 19-20

Help those struggling with sin

Confessing sin helps with this