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Lesson Summary:

James warns believers about compromising with the world, condemning others, and living with vain conceit.

Focus Passage: James 4

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. Don’t Compromise (4:1-10)

Principle: Successful Navigation of the Course of Life Requires Humility before God.
Application: In what areas of your life do you see compromise with the world system? How does your life show that you are living humbly before God?
Scripture Reference

He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God
Micah 6:8 (NASB)

II. Don’t Condemn (4:11-12)

Principle: Successful Navigation of the Course of Life Requires Grace for Others.
Application: How could you avoid the sin of condemnation of others? Who could receive some grace from you this week?
Scripture Reference

¹Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness;

each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

²Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.

³For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Galatians 6:1-3 (NASB)

III. Don’t Be Conceited (4:13-17)

Principle: Successful Navigation of the Course of Life Requires Submission to God’s Plan.
Application: How are you depending on God for your plans for the future?
Scripture Reference

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB)