You must rejoice in the Lord, and maintain close intercourse with Him.2. COUNT - 1:2 b. D. D.)Faith and worksBp. To explain the nature of the faith which produces "joy unspeakable and full of glory."1. Though there still be latent spiritual life, its glow is only kept up by active stirring. James 2:1-13. Let us enjoy heaven on the road to heaven. Again, I say, no nobility is comparable to this. Friends ever have an ear for friends. Yet, behold, in infinite condescension the Lord deigns to seek the acquaintance of His own creature, the love of man, the friendship of Abraham. 3. A man's friend must show himself friendly, and behave with tender care for his friend. Let me now remark, in the second place, that whale it is by faith that unites us to Jesus Christ that we are saved, good works are the certain fruit of this living, saving faith. (7) Observe, too, that this friendship was maintained with great constancy. IN BOTH CASES THERE IS A BELIEF IN DIVINE FAITHFULNESS. They must —1. When James says, “d… (5) Since Abraham was God's friend, God accepted his pleadings, and was moved by his influence. Often times, the best place to look for answers is righ… I am sure if we are God's friends our greatest joy is to draw near to God, even to God our exceeding joy.IV. There was great propriety and fulness of meaning in the name as applied to him. )"Vain manDean Plumptre.The Greek adjective is almost literally the equivalent of our "empty-headed" as a term of contempt. An empty barren faith is a dead faith. See the possibility that lies within your reach — make it a reality at once.2. unmute. Select an option and chat directly with a member of our support team. Impartial Faith James 2:1-13 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. A man is known through his friends: you cannot help judging a person by his companions. Scripture: James 1:26–2:13. You and I need friendship: we cannot always lead a self-contained and solitary life; we are refreshed by the companionship, sympathy, and advice of a like-minded comrade. He gives over to us all that He has; and friendship with God will necessitate that we give to Him all that we have.6. (7) Observe, too, that this friendship was maintained with great constancy. )The Friend of GodG. For there are numerous examples in Scripture of those who rightly professed, but whose heart nevertheless was not right with God. Right off the bat, with his "Dear Church," greeting barely behind him, he starts teaching. 2. A little word from a friend will pain you much more than a fierce slander from an enemy.(C. He encourages his readers to put God’s Word into practice in every situation (Jas. Lessons: 1. To be friends, we must exercise a mutual choice: the God who has chosen you must be chosen by you. Justified by works.Abraham's faith and privilegesT. THE FRIENDSHIP OF GOD ASSURES US THAT ALL THE OCCURRENCES OF LIFE, HOWEVER VARIED AND PERPLEXING, SHALL CONTRIBUTE TO AN ULTIMATE WELFARE. Oh, that we may get to ourselves this good degree, this diploma, as "Friend of God"! Complete.3. If we have got as far as that, then the next thing will surely follow — there must be a continual intercourse. So the apostle, "O vain man"; so Christ, "O ye foolish and blind"; so John the Baptist, "O ye generation of vipers." Visits were few and far between, so we did what we could to keep our parents in touch with their grandchildren. Faith is to credit contradictions, and to believe impossibilities, when Jehovah's word is to the front. Or maybe it's the Sonoma Diet you prefer? With this verse the proof of the reprehensibleness of the conduct found fault with commences: James showing that the conduct toward the poor is in contradiction with the mercy of God directed to the poor, and that the conduct toward the rich is in contradiction with their conduct toward Christians. Next, here is solemn thought for those who would be friends of God. (5) Since Abraham was God's friend, God accepted his pleadings, and was moved by his influence. Sermons from James Three Signs Your Religion is Real (James 1:26-27) The Sixth Law: There is No Growth Without Struggle (James 1:2-4) What Was That I Never Heard You Say? We're more accustomed to hearing about, and trying out, the Atkins diet, or the South Beach version. 2. I would prefer to cross the Channel in comfort, and land with pleasure. Sameness of interests.2. 5. Was it not a great venture for God to call any man His friend? "(2) Because it receiveth not the quickening influences of the Spirit. The knowledge of God supplies to the devout mind topics on which it loves to dwell, and which call forth into active exercise its purest and best emotions. (4) Because unavailable to eternal life, of no more use and service to you than a dead thing. James uses that word five times in his short letter, indicating that the instructions here are something of a manual on how to grow into maturity as a believer. (2)Of a great sound and noise; can talk of grace, boast of knowledge, glory in their faith. "Will; thou know, O vain man.Inconsideration and ignoranceT. Their resolution, however, though ardently and sincerely expressed while under the excitement produced by most thrilling eloquence, was but ill-sustained or vindicated by their future conduct. We now see that faith is not a mere intellectual exercise.2. Surely, none of us will neglect any gracious attainment which lies within the region of the possible. Sameness of interests.2. Illustration: Ever tried a diet that didn't work? Oh! The British Churches of the nineteenth century unhappily need the warning of this passage almost as much as the congregations of the Dispersion in the apostolic age (see Kitto's 'Daily Bible Illustrations,' vol. When we say of two men that they are friends, we put them down in the same list; but what condescension on the Lord's part to be on terms of friendship with a man! 2. It reveals James’ pastoral concern for them and it reminds them (and us) that we are brothers and sisters in the family of God. I would prefer to cross the Channel in comfort, and land with pleasure. Difficult to acquire.II. Thus Peter was tried to see whether the fear of man were stronger than love to Jesus Christ. Temporaries are but vain men; like empty vessels, full of wind, and make the greatest sound; they are full of windy presumptions and boasting professions. Genuine faith, receiving the sad truth of man's corruption, will be evidenced by a real, not a merely professed, humiliation before God. Does James Contradict Paul? Hence we may learn —. He did not what others would have done, because he feared the Lord. When Friday arrived, Taylor stationed herself on the window seat, looking out the window for any sign of them. "Why cumbereth it the ground?" 1. Parmenio was a great general, but all his fame in that direction is forgotten in the fact that he was known as the friend of Alexander. It is easy to see the bearing of this argument on all efforts for the evangelisation of humanity.Let me remind you of three facts:1. Now notice THE TITLE VINDICATED. Call us at 888-634-2038. Your trusted source of Christian resources since 1891. NLT New Living Translation. Brooks. Be thankful.III. The consciousness that we are reconciled to the Most High, and have in Him a Father and a Friend, sheds over the mind a tranquillity which excels the excitement of worldly joy.2. Surely, none of us will neglect any gracious attainment which lies within the region of the possible. As water, though naturally cold, admits of a high degree of heat, but if removed from the fire will gradually become cold again, so our religious affections, to whatever fervour, liveliness, and vigour they may have been raised, will, if not kept awake and recruited by fresh matter, insensibly abate into lukewarmness and even coldness. Beveridge.If I see fruit growing upon a tree, I know what tree it is upon which such fruit grows. In this case the august Friend displays His pure love, since He has nothing to gain. You have wings. Personal communication.3. A. It is a noble title, not to be equalled by all the names of greatness which have been bestowed by princes, even if they should all meet in one. But what of the devils? THE TITLE TO BE UTILISED for practical purposes. That Object is God — God as the Creator, Sustainer, and Saviour. I think I hear you say, "Yes, it was indeed a high degree to which Abraham reached: so high that we cannot attain unto it." 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