This Sunday we return to the book of James.
The passage we’ll look at is essential. It is essential because it is about humility, and it is essential because God gives grace to the humble.
We must know whether we are humble—the risk is too great of not knowing. You can’t afford not to be humble, and I can guarantee you that you do not want to miss out on how God rewards humility!
In James 4.1–6, James exposed why we fight with one another. He used the fruit of sinful conflict to reveal the root of idolatrous passions. When these passions reign in our life, they destroy both our relationships with one another and with God.
But all is not lost! While we are often adulterous, turning from love to God to loyalty with the world, God is zealous for our worship. God will give grace to the humble!
This Sunday, in James 4.7–10, James will instruct us what humility does. This passage reveals what you must do if you want to be humble.
Lord willing, this passage and message will prepare you to ask yourself tomorrow (and as you reflect this upcoming week): Am I humble?
You have to know. As James says in 4:6,
God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Grace and peace,
Isaiah
Parents, a key word is "humility". Young listeners may be helped by making a check mark each time the word "humility"is said. For older listeners, the outline below may help.
If you would like to review the message from James 4:1–6, here is a link to the manuscript or the audio recording. Please don’t feel you need to review before coming!
3-13 - Q & A with Pastor Joshua
3-20 - Six-week class begins: Enjoying God’s Word
If you’re a person who wants to worship God daily by hearing from Him, or if you’re a person who wants to help other people worship God daily by hearing from Him—and you should be both—please come next Sunday morning at 9am. Don’t miss the start of this class designed to help you engage with God’s Word!
Welcome and Call to Worship
Singing:
Announcements
Scripture Reading: James 4:1–10
Pastoral Prayer
Preaching of God’s Word: James 4:6–10 - "Am I Humble?"
Singing: