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expresses itself in righteous deeds. For example, he says, “If<br />
anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle<br />
his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.<br />
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is<br />
this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep<br />
oneself unspotted from the world (James 1:26–<strong>27</strong>).<br />
• Book outline.<br />
I. Salutation (Chapter 1:1)<br />
II. True religion endures trials and temptations<br />
(Chapter 1:2–18)<br />
III. True religion consists of doing, not just hearing<br />
(Chapter 1:19 – Chapter 2:26)<br />
IV. True religion displays wisdom, not just speaking<br />
(Chapter 3:1–18)<br />
V. True religion befriends God through humility<br />
(Chapter 4:1–17)<br />
VI. True religion is blessed through patience, prayer, and<br />
love (Chapter 5:1–20)<br />
• Key verse. “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only,<br />
deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22).<br />
• Key questions.<br />
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What good comes from enduring trials?<br />
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What is the difference between dead faith and living faith?<br />
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James says that Abraham was not justified by faith only, but<br />
by what else?<br />
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What is the cause of war and conflict?<br />
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How does God feel about the wealthy who oppress others?<br />
Some material from ExecutableOutlines.com, by Mark A. Copeland. Used by permission.<br />
If any of you lacks wisdom,<br />
let him ask of God,<br />
who gives to all liberally and without reproach,<br />
and it will be given to him. James 1:5<br />
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