Brethren…Be Patient

Brethren…Be Patient

Introduction:

9 days ago – Pistons/Pacers – brawl in Detroit. Melee in Detroit. Patience, longsuffering, and self restraint were thrown out the window on both sides. In James 5, we find the writer giving instructions to those who appear to have been under constant oppression and trial by the rich Jews in society. See 2:6; 5:4; 5:6. What was to be their course of action? What should be ours today? How can we learn to patiently endure what those who oppose us dish out?

I. Resist the urge to __________ ______________.

A. Js. 5:4, 6 – FC Christians were treated unjustly but did not resist.

B. This is according to _______principles. Let’s take a moment & look at _____’ teaching. Mt. 5:39-41. How to you respond when someone treats you wrong?

C. This teaching applies to the Christian only in His ___________ _______________. Such as:

1. Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet. 2:13-14 – relationship to __________________.

2. Col. 3:18-21; Eph. 5:21 – relationship to _________; children; friends; __________________.

3. Involves the Christian’s reaction to the things that _____ ___ ___.

D. Those James writing to had the proper attitude toward self.

1. We can’t follow through like Christians in James’ day – unless we are finished w/_________________.

E. One must rid himself of a spirit of retaliation; the desire to ________ _______.

F. Not resisting DOES NOT apply to everything!

G. Js. 5:8-9 – we also resist the urge to retaliate against those who mistreat us because:

1. Of our _________________ that the Lord will judge those who hurt us.

2. A __________________ to let Him be our avenger – Lk. 18:7-8.

II. This requires ___________________.

A. The word here is slightly different than that found earlier in this writing.

1. Js. 1:3 – Greek word used means to bear up under trials.

2. Js. 5:7-8, 10 – a different Greek word is used.

a) Involves _______________. Patience in reference to ________.

B. 5:7 – the _________________ is listed as an example.

C. 5:10 – the __________ are listed as an example. 5:11 – ____ is an example.

D. Each of these examples teaches us to place our trust in God.

III. How much do we trust God?

A. We must die to self and become ________________ for God.

B. Look at Jesus. 100 % trust in God. Isa 53:3-8; Mt. 16:26-46; Heb 12:1-3

C. James 5:11c – look at your life. Let’s give God some glory for a moment.

1. Use the ___________ where God has been there before to bolster your confidence as to what He will do in the future!

D. Do we have the patience to allow God to work on His ___________? His time table?

Conclusion:

A. Success in these areas is only possible with a committed ________________ with the Savior. Do you have a relationship?



Brethren…Be Patient Introduction: 9 days ago – Pistons/Pacers – brawl in Detroit. Melee in Detroit. Patience, longsuffering, and self restraint were thrown out the window on both sides. In James 5, we find the writer giving instructions to those who appear to have been under constant oppression and trial by the rich Jews in society. See 2:6; 5:4; 5:6. What was to be their course of action? What should be ours today? How can we learn to patiently endure what those who oppose us dish out? I. Resist the urge to __________ ______________. A. Js. 5:4, 6 – FC Christians were treated unjustly but did not resist. B. This is according to _______principles. Let’s take a moment & look at _____’ teaching. Mt. 5:39-41. How to you respond when someone treats you wrong? C. This teaching applies to the Christian only in His ___________ _______________. Such as: 1. Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet. 2:13-14 – relationship to __________________. 2. Col. 3:18-21; Eph. 5:21 – relationship to _________; children; friends; __________________. 3. Involves the Christian’s reaction to the things that _____ ___ ___. D. Those James writing to had the proper attitude toward self. 1. We can’t follow through like Christians in James’ day – unless we are finished w/_________________. E. One must rid himself of a spirit of retaliation; the desire to ________ _______. F. Not resisting DOES NOT apply to everything! G. Js. 5:8-9 – we also resist the urge to retaliate against those who mistreat us because: 1. Of our _________________ that the Lord will judge those who hurt us. 2. A __________________ to let Him be our avenger – Lk. 18:7-8. II. This requires ___________________. A. The word here is slightly different than that found earlier in this writing. 1. Js. 1:3 – Greek word used means to bear up under trials. 2. Js. 5:7-8, 10 – a different Greek word is used. a) Involves _______________. Patience in reference to ________. B. 5:7 – the _________________ is listed as an example. C. 5:10 – the __________ are listed as an example. 5:11 – ____ is an example. D. Each of these examples teaches us to place our trust in God. III. How much do we trust God? A. We must die to self and become ________________ for God. B. Look at Jesus. 100 % trust in God. Isa 53:3-8; Mt. 16:26-46; Heb 12:1-3 C. James 5:11c – look at your life. Let’s give God some glory for a moment. 1. Use the ___________ where God has been there before to bolster your confidence as to what He will do in the future! D. Do we have the patience to allow God to work on His ___________? His time table? Conclusion: A. Success in these areas is only possible with a committed ________________ with the Savior. Do you have a relationship?