Dale Ridge church of Christ

Today’s Reading: James 5
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James wraps up his letter with some parting advice:

• a warning that rich people who got their fortunes at the expense of others will find themselves very sad.
• Having patience until the Lord returns is important. Consider the farmer that plants and waits and Job having to wait until the Lord revealed His plan for him.
• We are to simply let our words stand good on their own merits and not swear or take oaths
• Prayer from a righteous person is very powerful
• Keeping a wondering brother close to the truth will save his soul.

v1-6 James fourth comment to the rich

v7-11 Patience and suffering

v12 The tongue

v13-18 The power of prayer

v19-20 Saving a soul

Review/Study Time
Below are some questions to provoke thought about your reading. Use the comments area to add your own thoughts or questions about today’s text.

1. Why do you suppose that James directed so many words at the rich?
2. Earlier, James covered vain prayers and now he looks at righteous prayer. If you were having a discussion with a new Christian what could your points on prayer be, just using the book of James?
3. James covers our tongue in depth as well. Can you outline a good plan for keeping your tongue under control just using the book of James?

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