“Worldly Wealth – A Spiritual Intoxicant” Sunday Service (9:30 AM in the GYM and 9:45 AM Live Stream)

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August 22, 2021

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1) Participate in our onsite worship service in the GYM which begins at 9:30 AM, SUNDAY at 3757 Mill Street.
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Title: Speaking Evil of Others

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Theme: Woe to those who love wealth, not God.

  1. The ungodly ____________ have a false sense of security.
    1. You have laid up treasure in the last days, v. 3d.
    2. James denounces the ungodly rich’s lifestyle.
  2. The ungodly ___________ have a love of power.
    1. They misused power to oppress their employees, the Christian poor.
    2. They use their influence with the legal system to oppress poor believers

 

Questions for Study:

  • How does James’ stern word in 5:1-6 map out the road to which the love of money leads?  (I Timothy 6:9-10).
  • Many Bible characters were wealthy people:  Abraham, Job, David, Philemon, etc.  What is the difference between them and the rich people James confronts in 5:1-6 (2:6-7, 15-16 give more background).  Put another way, what is the difference between the sheep and the goats in Jesus’ parable, Matthew 25:31-46?
  • A basic theme runs through the following Scriptures.  What is that theme?  How does taking that theme seriously prevent the believer from becoming spiritually intoxicated with riches & power?  See:  Deuteronomy 8:11-18; Psalm 24:1; I Corinthians 4:7; I Timothy 6:7, 17-19.
  • Stern & sobering as it is, how are James’ words in vv. 1-6 a comfort to God’s poor & oppressed believers?
  • What does it say about these rich oppressors that James has no call to repentance for them, only a declaration of condemnation & utter ruin?