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February 18, 2009 James Chapter 5
Just a White Lie?
8You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
• Have a future __hope________
12Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned.
• Build up ___trust_________ with others.
Why Pray for others?
16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
• Stay ___healthy_______ stay ____alive_________
• ___pray__________ for others on a regular basis
20…remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
• Become a _______positive influence_________________
Three people who are positive influences in my life are:
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Three people who I have positively influenced in my life are:
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Conclusion: Become a positive influence to your peers, build them up and build your trust by becoming men and women of character.
Small Group Questions
1. What are things you hope for in your day to day life? How are those different than our future hope?
2. Why must we build up our trust? How can we do this?
3. How can we continue to stay alive and healthy spiritually?
4. What does it take to become a positive influence to those around us? On a scale from 1-10 how positive is your influence?
Three people who are positive influences in my life are:
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Three people who I have positively influenced in my life are:
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