Why are Sins of Omission Damaging?

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Why are sins of omission damaging? JAMES 3:2-12

Basic truths:

The gospel:  redeeming us to God's design for God’s glory

Sin:  anything that falls short of God's glory
 

A sin of omission is a choice to reject God's redemptive purpose in our lives

James 4 shows:

Our sinful nature
Gods loving nature

The choice to refuse Gods call damages our transformation by these choices:

Temporary over eternal
Pride over humility
Worldliness over closeness

What have you chosen to “not do”?

Controlling the Tongue

Controlling the tongue - JAMES 3:2-12

 

“a come to Jesus meeting”

·       Getting called on the carpet, dressed down, or otherwise chewed out in a severe manner. Usually used in conjunction with "meetin'" (meeting)

 

·       A firm lecturing, no nonsense dressing down, comparable to a Fire and Brimstone             revival meeting.

 

·       . . . never pleasant, so don’t go signing up for one

 

·       A meeting where someone close to you (e.g. friend, family, etc.) is confronted over behavior that’s causing consternation, that's negatively effecting your relationship.

 

You must recognize the power of the tongue - James 3:3

 

Memory verse:

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. 

Prov. 18:21

 

Controlling the tongue:

You must recognize the tongue produces a “world of sin.”

The tongue reveals the heart.

You must submit your heart and then tongue to the Holy Spirit.

 

1. daily quiet time.

2. attitude of submission to others.

3. develop a “filter.” 

4. Practice speaking “life” as much as possible.

The Faithfulness of God

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The faithfulness of God - JAMES 1

The faithfulness of God to His promises is the very foundation of the faith we live.

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Seeking wisdom- JAMES 1:5-8

Application:

What He commands

Why He commands

How to do what He commands

 

 

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Doing the Word James 1:22-25

Context: to persecuted, scattered believers

 

Theme: God’s love means He has redeemed you and provided all you need
 
Call: Obedience by faith is a NECESSARY response
 
Key: the Word
 

Application:

What He commands
Why He commands
How to do what He commands
 

What?

Do the word.
Hearing is simply not enough.
Not doing = SIN
 

Why?

His loving provision
Because you were redeemed
Love = obedience
 

Test:

Quiet time
Baptism
Witnessing
Service
ommitment to the body

 

How?
Must be in the word
Choose path of following Jesus
Choices of faith
Priority – Jesus first