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At the market place, a seller advertises "1 salad for $3, 3 salads for $10".
A customer passing by stops and speaks with the seller:
He says, “that's not right!”
What do you mean?” the vendor asks
Well, that's not an offer: 3 salads cost $9.
No, sir, it says here that 3 salads cost $10.
I know, but if I buy 1 salad, how much do I pay?
$3 he replies
And if I buy 2?
$6.
Yes, because 3+3=6, now what about 3+3+3?
Well, that makes 9 says the vendor
so three salads cost $9.
No sir, they cost $10, it's written just over there, on that board.
The client can't fathom such stubbornness in another human being and proceeds to prove his point to the seller:
“Here” he says, “let me buy a salad.”
That will be $3, sir.
Now, I'd like one more salad.
That will be $3 again, sir.
Finally, let me buy one last salad.
That will also be $3, sir.
How much did I pay you for those 3 salads?
$3+$3+$3, your paid $9.
See? 3 salads are worth $9, not $10, you won't sell many salads if you do it this way.
Yes sir, I almost sold all my stock to people like you wanting to prove they're smarter than me by buying 3 salads they don't need, just to make sure they are superior.
My technique works!
Besides, I can overprice those salads to $3 and no one bats an eye!
Humanity has a problem, that problem persists even to those who call themselves Christians.
The previous story illustrates this.
Historical/Cultural Context -
The book of James was written by the half-brother of Jesus.
The Son of Joseph and Mary.
Written in the early 40s.
He wrote to primarily Jews who were Christians, as at this time it was so early in the spread of Christianity that it had not been widely adopted by non-jews, also known as Gentiles.
James encouraged his readers to live consistent Christian lives in the midst of persecution for their faith in Christ.
He says he writes to the “12 tribes in dispersion” which is likely due to the fact that Christians in and around Jerusalem were being persecuted for their faith in Jesus and were being driven out of the area and were settling in farther and farther regions.
Biblical Text -
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Life Principle - The True Christian Is Ruled By God’s Purity, Not Selfishness Or Wrath
Life Point- Don’t Be Ruled By Wrath
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Before this James was writing about trials and temptations.
He calls them dear brothers and sisters
who are the beloved?
How are they loved?
How are they related?
They are related by the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
Making them all apart of the body of Christ.
No matter how far or how close their geological, societal, or linguistic separation.
They are all brother and sisters in Christ.
Jesus says to His disciples that they are not just mere servants, but are friends.
Not only that, He says the disciples didn’t choose Him, He chose The disciples.
Because he calls them brothers and sisters we know James is talking about the saved, the Christians.
Those that have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
Now James gives us the best piece of advice for dealing with trials, temptations and people that he could have possibly given.
Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Things don’t always go our way.
Did you notice that?
A lot of times it is because we want it our way, like Burger King.
You want to know a secret?
The Kingdom of God is not Burger King, you can’t get it your way.
So in the midst of dealing with others we should be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to wrath.
They say don’t discipline in anger when dealing with children.
The same is true when dealing with adults.
But Pastor, that’s hard.
Like I tell my students, if it were easy everyone would do it.
Train yourself to do it anyway.
Make it a matter of prayer.
If you are weak in this then lean on God for the power to make it happen.
There have been many times, I wished I had followed this command.
Then, not only would things not blow up, I wouldn’t have had to repent before God and apologize to others.
Do you really think your angry outburst is going to bring God’s righteousness?
You aren’t God.
Don’t try take care of anything right at the time you are angry.
I’m not talking about children here.
I am talking between adults.
Whether that is biological family or your family in Christ.
Cool down first.
It is not up to you.
Leave it to God.
Now if we look in James 1:21 it says:
Because we need to act right before each other, as Christians, we should lay aside all filthiness in our character.
This includes losing your temper, saying dirty jokes, wrong language, etc. and receive with meekness.
What is meekness?
Too many times people associate meekness with weakness.
That’s not true.
It strength under control, in humility before God.
Look back at James 1:21 it states that only through meekness which includes humility can we receive and have the implanted word of God.
What is this implanted Word?
Notice the word implanted.
Meaning it has been given and has taken root in our lives.
This goes beyond knowing the Bible, but putting the principles and commands found therein into daily use.
How awesome it is that this scripture was fulfilled in Christ!
Now we have the Holy Spirit in us, quickening our lives to make these laws come alive and active in us.
The person who says they are a Christian but there is not fruit of salvation.
They have a problem.
The person who has none of this, yet claims to be born-again aren’t really born-again.
They have an attitude that Holiness is not something to be attained.
They want their fire insurance so they say a prayer and tell people they’re good and move on.
These people aren’t Christians because there is no sign of the working of The Holy Spirit in their lives.
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