Who Do You Think You Are?

James 4:11-12, Who Do You Think You Are?

Intro:

A. Restriction of Critical Speech, Jas.4:11a

1. The Command – Stop Slandering

a. CHARACTERISTICS

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b. EXAMPLES

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2. Family Tone – Brethren

B. Reason for Prohibition, Jas.4:11b-12a

1. Breaks Royal Law, (James 4:11b)

2. Infringes Upon God’s Prerogative, (James 4:12a)

C. Rebuke of Critical Speech, Jas.4:12b

1. The Question – Who do you think you are?

1. DON’T PRESUME TO PLAY GOD

b. YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH DATA

2. The Implication – The Judgment is future!