June 7, 2020
June 7, 2020
Key Text: James 1:19-26 (NIV)
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
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CAN YOU PASS THIS TEST?
One of the definitions of the word test is… “an event or situation that reveals the strength or quality of someone or something by putting them under strain.”
Our nation, and indeed our world, has certainly been tested as of late
A global pandemic with specific and devastating consequences to our economy, our personal freedoms, and our way of life.
A travesty of justice played out on camera for all to witness a gross abuse of power and disregard for human life that has unleashed a firestorm of anger, protest, rioting and violence and which has once again put racism and the need for change at forefront of national discussion
Our faith has been tested, our theology has been tested, our personal resolve and love for others has been tested
And on many levels, we have failed the test
Key Text: James 1:19-26 (NIV)
We fail the test when we…
1. Are quick to speak and slow to listen
2. React in anger, judgement, and condemnation rather than respond with mercy, discernment, and forgiveness
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