Fusion: week of 9/18

FAMILY THEME: GODLY CONDUCT

James 3:1 -  4:12

Godly conduct includes controlling our speech, living humbly and

wisely, and submitting to God's will.

1.  Godly Living Includes Taming the Tongue

     (James 3:1-12)

     James emphasized the benefits of controlling the tongue as well

     as the destruction it can cause if not controlled.

 
2.  Wisdom Results in Godly Conduct That is Selfless and Humble,

     Not Envious and Prideful

     (James 3:13  -  4:3)

     Godly wisdom involves treating others well, while worldly wisdom

     is characterized by selfishness.

 
3.  Godly Conduct Involves Submitting to God Rather Than to

     Selfish Desires

     (James 4:4-12)

     Our lives should be characterized by humble submission to God's

     ways and resistance to our selfish desires.