bible_study/Sermon Notes/05-26-24.md

#James #Speaker/Ray

[!bible]- James 5:1-6 !Jas 5#1..6

While this section is not addressing Christians in particular but we can still glean wisdom from this. Because we are sinners we often find ourselves wanting things of the world. Therefore it is good to be reminded what will happen to those who do not put their faith in Christ.

James is talking about the coming judgment. How do we know? Christians do not fall under THE judgment. A sign of a Christian would be how they use their wealth to further the Kingdom. While those who James is addressing are only using it for their gain and pleasure. Jas 5#5

Sermon on the mount --> two masters

parable of rich fool --> Luke 12

Rich young ruler --> Mark 10

The point: It is impossible for anyone who trust in riches to get into Heaven.

Again this is also a warning for Christians. Because generally the more we gain the more we want.

Story of Betha Adams hoarder

This reads much like the book of Amos

Sins mentioned

1. Hoarding v3
2. Fraud v4
   1. lev 13-19? 19-13
   2. prov 3 27-28
   3. Am I joyfully generous?
3. Self Indulgence v5
4. Injustice v6
   1. Hard to not think about the "new" worldly meaning
   2. Talking about juridical murder, not being treated fairly nor correctly
   3. How do you treat other people?

• Am I guilty of desiring an over accumulation of wealth
• Am I defrauding someone
• Am I participating in self indulgence
• Am I hurting someone due to the advantages I have?

Its ok to be rich based on how we want to use it.

1Tim 6#9..10 1Tim 6#17

He gives to us so we can give to others!