The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective

James 5:1-20

Summary_

James condemns the wealthy for exploiting the poor and warns on God's judgment. He encourages believers to be patient, to pray and care for one another.

Key Points: “Warning and Condemnation of the Wealthy” -

More details:

-Wealthy condemned for exploiting the poor (v. 1-6) -

-Judgment on the wealthy for intentionally accumulate riches (v. 2-3) -

-Exploitation of workers (v. 4) - Condemnation of luxury and self-indulgence (v. 5)

- Encouragement to Believers - Be patient until the Lord's return (v. 7)

- Strengthen your hearts (v. 8) - Don't grumble against each other (v. 9) -

-Be faithful: Elijah's example of prayer and faith (v. 17-18)

-Restore the wandering believer (v. 19-20)

Wrapping Up:

Social justice - Patience and perseverance - Prayer and faith - Community and restoration

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (James 5:16b)

For those who want to receive Jesus Christ, please repeat after me:

Dear Lord

I come to you as a sinner. Forgive me Lord Jesus Christ, I want to receive you as my Savior and serve you forever. Wash me to be white as snow and write my name in the book of life. I know you die for my sins. Help me to not go back anymore to the dark place I came from. I pray in Jesus Christ’s name, Amen!

Heavenly Father, God of Abraham, El Shaddai, thank you for waking us up again this morning, help us to be righteous and hear our prayer. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray, Amen!

Have a blessed Sunday!