Obedience to God’s Word

What is the purpose of hearing God’s Word? Is it just so we can know things? No.
God’s Word should change our lives. If we are still living like the world and pursuing the things of the world,
are we Christians? James answers these questions in our passage for today.

James 1:22-25

I.) Obedience to God’s Word: V22-24

A.) God Calls for Obedience: 1 John 2:3-6, Luke 6:46-48, Luke 11:27-28,
3 John 1:11, Luke 6:43-45

B.) Disobedience Is Deception: Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11,
Ezekiel 33:31-32, 2 Peter 2:12-15

C.) Disobedience is Deadly: Exodus 20:12, Matthew 7:26-27

II.) Perfect Law of Liberty: V25

A.) Law of Liberty: Romans 6:15, Galatians 5:1, 1 Peter 2:16, Galatians 5:13, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:23

B.) God’s Law is Perfect: Psalm 19:7-10, Psalm 119:96-105

C.) God Expects Obedience: John 8:31, John 15:9-10, Psalm 106:3, Luke 11:28, Luke 6:47-49

Food for thought: True Christians Submit to God’ Word.