|
The
Book of James |
J. Deering, AncientPath.net
| I. Weakness of Judgment (human) | |
| 1. It is often circumstantial | Joshua 22:10-34, Dispute over an altar |
| 2. It is sometimes wrong | Genesis 39:10-20, Joseph and Potiphar's wife |
| 3. It is often hasty and revengeful | 1 Samuel 20-35, Abigale - the misunderstanding in the road |
| 4. It is full of conceit | Esther 5:11-14, the boasting of Haman |
| 5. It is preducial | Luke 7:38-50, Jesus and the imoral woman - she anointed Jesus |
| 6. It is presumptious | Romans 14:4, "Who are you to judge the servant of another." |
| II. Rules Regarding Judgement | |
| 1. When one's life is "pure" already - then take the "speck" out of the brother's eye | Matthew 7:1 |
| 2. A Christian is not to be censorious | Matthew 7:1 |
| 3. You must have the proper motives | |
| a. According to God's will | John 5:30 |
| b. Only with righteous judgment | John 7:27 |
| c. Only with the Love of God | John 12:47 |
| d. Not without a hearing | John 7:51 |
2012-11-23