[Q31. Anointing and Confession]

Q3. (5:14-16) In the healing prayer, what is the role of oil? What is the role of the prayer of faith? What is the role of faith? What is the role of confession of sins?

Oil was both and a symbol of the Spirit of God( paraable of the Good Samaritan) also a sybol of anointingKings. We should not separate The physical from the spiritual.AAll prayers should be subject to God;\'s w ill. The prayer of faith iis a part of the healing process WWe must come to our Father asking forgiveness for against our fellow Christians andd to all others that we had wronged.The men or women who pray should be of strong faith themselves.

[Q30. Faith-filled Elders]

Q2. (5:14) What is the elders' role in prayer for the sick? What must be their spiritual qualifications for this ministry of prayer?

The elders must be a prayer of intercesion. this is a great responsibility. They must be men of prayer personally and be ready at any moment to fulfill that role whenever a ned arises. They must be leading a lifw od prayer and Bible study and in the scriptures daily.

[Q29. Healing Prayer]

Q1. (5:13-14) According to verse 14, who is to initiate prayer for healing? Why might this be important?

I must iniate prayer . I have a need wnd it shows my complete dependance on tthe Lord. I can depend upon the Lord He is faithful to supply all our needs.

[Q28. Complaining]

Q4. (5:9) What does our grumbling and complaining say about us? About our faith? About our patience?

Grumbling against believers and unbelevers shows lackng patience and understanding. Our faith becomes weakened and sraws away from our Lord. The more we grumbl shows la ck of prayer and being in the Word on a daily basis. It should not be a part of a believers life, it detracts from his or her witness. Soon there is a falling away from the Lord. We become possessed with our own grumbling that we overlook the patiece and the necessity for looking for the coming of our Lord.

[Q26. Comfort and Luxury]

Q2. (5:5-6) What is the spiritual danger of our demand for comfort and luxury? Extra credit: How might our demand for low-priced goods and services cause us to (1) oppress our own employees or (2) cause workers in this country or abroad to be under paid or oppressed? How does all this relate to the need for patience?

We may think we are lving in the grace of God because of our comfor and lu xury, but we are n ot prepared for a n y difficulty that comes our way. Low pricing means less employment , lower wages even tho greater demand. More jobs go to other countris meaning less workers needed in ur own country. Other workers in other countries work under hardships. lower wages and poor conditions. We need exta amount of patien ce living through those distressing times. China is a good example.

[Q27. Christ's Return]

Q3. (5:7-8) What can happen to us Christians if we lack the patience to eagerly expect Christ's return? Why is patience so vital?

We will stand to miss the coming of our Lord. Being possessed by the world's attractions will unable to recognize the signs of His coming. We will be encumbered with what the world around us that holds our everydat business. God requires us to wait with an expectant spirit.

[Q24. Criticizing]

Q4. (4:11-12) In what way does bad-mouthing a neighbor cause you to be a judge of the law? Why is it tempting to bad-mouth others, do you think?

the law of love is not being operaable in ones life w hen you sit in judgement of your neighbor It is evident that a person is not secure in God's love himself. One often lasshes out to the person nearest to you. They become the object of your judgement. The eye and the lips really covey what is in our thoughts and our hearts. I need the Holy Spirit to ask God in the morning that I may show love and not sit in judgement of others. I am reminded often during the day to be aware of this command.

[Q23. Humbling Ourselves]

Q3. (4:6-10) Verses 7-10 contain 10 different commands. Why are these actions so vital? In what way do they go against our nature? Which of these commands is most difficult for you?

If these commands are not heeded they will not root out our sinful attitude. They all determine our inner spiritual w elfare. We neeed to resist thedevil at every crossrod. We needto accept

God'sgrace and come andd draw closer to him to resist any onsasught froom the devil We need a spiritual cleasing daily in order to obey these commands The need to repent when I find myself and am convicted of any of thesse commands which draw me away from h aving a loser walk with my Lord.

[Q22. Spiritual Adultery]

Q2. (4:4) Why does James refer to church members as "adulteresses"? What does the adultery consist of? Who is the aggrieved husband? What is wrong with friendship with the world?

[Q22. Spiritual Adultery]

Q2. (4:4) Why does James refer to church members as "adulteresses"? What does the adultery consist of? Who is the aggrieved husband? What is wrong with friendship with the world?

When we became a Christian w e are the bride of Christ. We must remain faithdul and be submissive ti Him.

ae are not free to do whatever seems rifgt to ourselves. We have been bought with a price and we have joined the family of God. We grieve Christ when we go our own way which may see. right at the time. The world will distort your view and make it look so appealing that it is hard to resist all the glamour.

[Q21. Hedonism]

Q1. (4:1-3) Is God against pleasure? What wrong in living to increase one's pleasure?

No Gaod is not against pleasure as long as it is God pleasing.W ahen the world squeezes us into its mold do we seel pleasures that bring evil into our lives. When our motives are are pure and not self seeking they will bring pleasure But when we choose to lve in the world aor perspective grows dim and we lose sight w jat is within God's perimeters.

we oftem argue with God and ourselves { struggle within ourselves} to justify the pleasure. Thee world abeccckons us around every corner. So bewaare Satan is so clevver.

[Q20. Peacemakers]

Q4. (3:17-18) With what tool do peacemakers sow peace? Why does this produce a ripening crop of righteousness? In whom does this crop grow?

The peace that the Holy Spirit abrings to our life brings the fruit of the Spirit out in every way.It siimply radiaates to all that come in contact.

wwe are greaatly influenced a spirit of considerate and compassion and submissive to others. A crop of righteousness is the result.

[Q19. Selfishness vs. Humility]

Q3. (3:13-16) In what ways are "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" (3:14) direct opposites of "humility" (3:13)? How does denial of "bitter envy" and "selfish ambition" prevent healing? How does boasting about these prevent healing?

If one os envious and bitter one thinks of onees own inteest and not of the other persons position. This attitude will onlu inflict more wwrong doings and feelings which foster an ungodly attitude and eats like a cancer. Pride goes befoew a fall.

[Q18. Tongue-Taming]

Q2. (3:7-8) Read Matthew 12:34 and 15:18. In light of these verses, why is the tongue untamable? What has to happen before it can be tamed?

aperson who verbaliizes from the heart often finds himself in great difficulty So as a man thinks so he is in heart. The devil has a way withe the tongue to destry relationships and reputaation a nd many personal traits. The tongue has to be uner the control of the Holy Spirit. Asking the Holy Spirit to convict eaarly in the day to remind you of being offensive in relaying anay oral or physical sin during the day or night.

[Q17. Teachers]

Q1. (3:1-2) Why does James discourage people from aspiring to be teachers of the Word? Why is greater strictness appropriate? Should you set higher standards for your pastor than you do for yourself?

As a tteacher { of w hich I had been for years} you h ave tremendoues influence on people. That influence and the words thaat you uddeer maay lay dormant in a perssons mind. but there comes a time w hen what you said comes to light in making important decisions. But one neeeds to curb the tongue and be honest and true in your teaching. But alove for God's word a nd sticking ti it solidy will lead to many believers for life. Learn to control your speech at all times. If you live long enough you will see the results of your teaching when leaning upon God's word.

[Q32. Wandering Sheep]

Q4. (5:19-20) In the light of James' emphasis on active faith vs. dead faith (2:17), why is the role of finding and bringing back the wandering sheep so important?

A Chrisstian can have aa dea faith but is not motivaataed out of love merely out of obligation. AAbraham had faith and it was counted as righteousness and that was before he offeed Isaac.Osften the wandering sheep lose their wau w hen he lives in a mataerialistic siciety and is not challenged as w here he is in his C hristian life.

sheep follow

Sheeep and that is bad for wabndering away from the fold.

[Q16. Works and Grace]

Q4. (2:20-26) How does James' point about the necessity of works jive with Paul's emphasis on salvation by grace without works (Ephesians 2:8-10)?

The only thing that counts is faith e xpressing deeds. The faith that pro duces deeds is the only thing that saves. Action is evidence of true faith.

[Q15. Believing Demons]

Q3. (2:18-19) What is the difference between the "belief" of a demon and the "belief" of a practicing Christian? The "belief" of a non-practicing Christian?

There are faith Christians and deed Christians.

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bible states that even the demons believe there iis a God But a practi cing Christian knows there is one God a nd knows Him personally the opposite is one that knows about God, A non practicing Chriistian ddoes not know aabaout fellowshipping w ith a personal God and does not know Him personally and doing service for the Lord is not a part of his life.

[Q14. The Poor]

Q2. (2:15-16) To what degree are we responsible for the poor and needy in the church community? How about our responsibility for those outside the church, in the community at large?

If we have e xperienced the love of our Lord [t should flow to all people whether divorced the widowed the sick or handicaped or whatever need there is. Todat the country of Africa have temendous need. In fact all countris n eed help in many ways. But we should minister to the needs for those around us a nd in our immmediaaate place of community and church. Christ admonished the disciples to miister to the widowed and orphans.

[Q13. Dead Faith]

Q1. (2:14-18) In what sense is faith dead if it is unaccompanied by action? In what sense might (if that were possible) it be alive?

Dead faith is wherrre there is no action with it. It is just an intellectual faith or head knowledge only. Good works only plays no part of their daaving faith. /they aare absorbed with self thaat they aare blinded to see outside of themselves. A complete surrender to Christ would be only to become alive.

[Q12. Mercy Triumphs]

Q4. (2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy

[Q11. Royal Law]

Q3. (2:9-11) Why does James refer to the Great Commandment as the

[Q10. Judging]

Q2. (2:4) In what way does favoritism make one a judge? How does favoritism make one a judge with

[Q8. True Religion]

Q4. (1:26-27) Why does James make taming the tongue and caring for the poor the prime tests of pure religion? Why not the quality of our quiet time or worship?

We speak from the heart and often in our uncontrolaable anger and temper we relay thoughts which often hurt beyond words and many rlationships arae ruined. With every worded that is spoken t here aare choices but also consequencesso it is with our acations involving those w ho need care and comfort. Many of our people think the government's responsibility to care for those who are in dire states. Children aalso have a responsibility in caring for those in need, whatever the n eed might be.

[Q9. Discrimination]

Q1. (2:1-3) What kind of person or what kind of sinner do you tend to discriminate against? What kind of people are you (or your church) trying to make a good impression on?

It is eaasy today to judge a book by its cover abecause if a person is richly dressed a nd is arrogant and displaying itself a s better than others or domeone who has a superior attitude is easily for me to dit in jusgement on them. I seek in a church if it is preaaching and teaching the true gospel and where one's faith can grow a n d my spiritual life can be challenged according to s criptur e.