Worldliness and Wealth

James 5:1-6, Worldliness and Wealth

Intro:

A. Announced Condemnation, Jas.5:1

1. Who is Addressed? (James 5:1a)

2. What is Demanded? (James 5:1b)

3. Why Require This? (James 5:1c)

B. Describes Primary Sin, Jas.5:2-3

1. Curse Upon Hording, (James 5:2-3a)

a. CROPS

b. CLOTHING

c. COINS

2. Curse Upon Them Personally, (James 5:3b)

a. WITNESS

b. PUNISHMENT

3. Curse Upon Them Eternally, (James 5:3c)

C. Specific Charges Against Them, Jas.5:4-6

1. Defrauding The Poor, (James 5:4)

1. THE GUILT

2. THE APPEAL

3. A HEARING

2. Self-Indulgent Luxury, (James 5:5)

1. CONDITION

2. CONSEQUENCE

3. Oppressing the Righteous, (James 5:6)

1. THEIR CRIMES

2. THEIR VICTIMS