INTRODUCTION

  1. “Come now” is a big caution sign!
  2. Stewardship is properly taking care of someone else’s valuables.
  3. James here speaks against the selfish rich.
  4. James message is a call to repentance and a warning of wrath to come.

OUTLINE

  1. The calamity of the selfish rich (James 5:1).
    1. Money is a trap because we believe it can solve most of our problems.
    2. Money is a trap because it creates many problems.
      1. 1 Timothy 6:9-10.
    3. Money is a trap because it can destroy people’s eternal destinies (Mark 10:25).
      1. We find out too late money cannot fix our soul.
  2. The cruelty of the selfish rich (James 5:2-6).
    1. Do not hoard your riches (James 5:2-3).
    2. Do not cheat people (James 5:4).
    3. Do not live in flagrant luxury (James 5:5).
  3. The condemnation of the selfish rich.
    1. James 5:1, 3b, 5b, 7a.
    2. The selfish rich have neglected the true enjoyments of riches.
    3. Selfishness is the antithesis of Christianity.
    4. When money replaces God, arrogance replaces humility and time replaces eternity.

CONCLUSION

  1. PRAYER.
On April 12, 2018   /   Sermons