Straight Talk, James 5:12
Discussion & Practice
- Read James 5:12. How is James tying this teaching on oaths into the overall message of James?
- In what ways can frilly, spiritual sounding words cover up a false faith? Give some examples.
- How well do you tend to follow through on the things you say you’re going to do? What about recently?
- Where have you seen a disconnect between the life you claim and the life you live? In other words, how well would you say your public life matches your private life right now?
- How does the gospel help us keep that gap between your inner life and outer life tight?
- How willing are you to open up to someone else if you feel disintegration in your heart?
From This Series
The Way Back, James 5:19-20
Make it Rain, James 5:13-18
Sin and Sickness, James 5:13-15
Straight Talk, James 5:12
Is It Possible...? James 5:11
X, Y, and Maybe Z? James 5:7-11
A Grumbling Grumble, James 5:9
Fix Your Heart, James 5:7-11
Suffering: A Framework, James 5:7-11