Verse: James 4:11-17 1. Do not speak against others, but have kindness v.11 John 8:1-11, Matthew 22:37-40 a. Judging people is same as judging the Word of God v.11 Matthew 22:37-40 b. Judging the Word of God is trampling on the Word of God 2. Do not take God’s seat, but humble ourselves v.12 Genesis 16:5, 18:25 ; 1 Samuel 2:25 a. There is only one Judge v.12 b. Who are you? 3. Do not depend on ourselves, but trust God’s grace v.13-17 a. Anyone who boasts is an evil man v.13-16 b. Anyone who knows to do good but doesn’t is a sinner v.17

1. Know the dread of jealousy a. Self-destruction (Job 5:2, Proverbs 14:30) b. Cannot inherit the Kingdom of God (Galatians 5:19-21) c. Produce evil works (James 3:16) 2. Recognize the true colors of Jealousy a. From zeal to Jealousy (Isaiah 9:7, Genesis 30:1) b. Heat and boil (Corinthians 7:7, Acts 5:17-18) c. Ill-willed detraction (Romans 1:29) 3. Guard against the entry points of jealousy a. Wealth and interest (Ecclesiastes 4:4) b. Siblings  (Genesis 30:1, Genesis 37:11, Isaiah 11:13, Genesis 4:4-5) c. Gifts, Anointing and Status (Numbers 11:29, Psalms 106:16, Matthew 27:18, 1 Samuel 18:9) d. Greed (Psalms 37:1, Proverbs 3:31, […]