We are Prone to Wander
James 5:19 – My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth
We are One Another’s Best Chance
James 5:19 – and someone should bring that person back
Galatians 6:1-3 – Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin,
1. Be Godly - you who are godly
2. Be Gentle - should gently and
3. Be Humble - humbly help that person back onto the right path.
4. Be Careful - And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
5. Be Giving - 2 Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
6. Be Sober - 3 If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.
We are Saving from Death
James 5:20 – remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death
Ephesians 4:14-15
1. Recognize the importance of immaturity & maturity - 14 Then we will no longer be immature like children.
2. Recognize goofyness from authenticity - We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching.
3. Recognize the power of unfluence - We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.
4. Recognize the importance of TRUTH - 15 Instead, we will speak the truth
5. Recognize the power of LOVE - in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
We Have All Received Mercy
James 5:20 – and cover over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8-9
1. Continue to See the End Coming - 7 The end of the world is coming soon
2. Continue in earnest & disciplined prayer life - Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers
3. Continue in SHOWING Love - 8 Most important of all, continue to show love
4. Continue in DEEPENING Love – continue deep love for each other
5. Continue in Continual Forgiveness - for love covers a multitude of sins
