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James, Part 16

Outline of James

1. The "Temptation" problem defined. James 1:2-4, 4:1-10
2. Lacking wisdom to resolve "Temptation" ask God. James 1:5, 13-18, 4:13-17, 5:13-18 
3. But ask in faith. James 1:6-8, 1:22-27, 2:14-26
4. "Temptation" arises within, not from God. James 4:1-10
5. God only gives good. James 1:16-18
6. Self-interest opposes us in "Temptation". James 4:1-10
7. The tongue is the spokesman for self-interest. James 1:19-21, 1:26, 3:1-12
8. Riches, the external force opposing us in "Temptation". James 1:9-11, 2:1-9, 4:2-3, 5:1-6
9. Love the force aiding us in "Temptation". James 2:8-13, 4:11-12, 5:19-20
   
   Note: Relationship of Love and Patience in the solution of the problem
   
   of "Temptation". James 1:2-4, 5:7-11
   

Impossibilities

1. Double-minded to receive wisdom from God. James 1:7-8
2. God to tempt or be tempted. James 1:13
3. Anger of man to accomplish righteousness of God. James 1:20
4. Being religious and not controlling one’s tongue. James 1:26
5. Being snobbish and Christian. James 2:1
6. To have faith without action. James 2:17, 20, 26
7. To be a friend of God and love the world. James 4:4
8. To be a judge and an obeyer of the Law also. (Law of Christ, or the Royal Law, James 2:8). James 4:11
   
   
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