Just Do It!
James 1:19-27

I. The Disposition to Obey – vv. 19-21

A. A listening ear – v. 19a

B. A closed mouth – v. 19b

C. A controlled spirit – vv. 19c-20

D. A clean life – v. 21a

E. A receptive heart – v. 21b

II. The Demands of Obedience – vv. 22-25

A. Do not be deceived by hearing the Word without putting it into practice. – vv. 22-24

B. Obey by taking action to do what God commands. – v. 25a

“Obedience is doing what you are told to do when you are told to do it with the right heart attitude.”

III. The Dividends of Obedience – v. 25b

A. Great blessings are experienced by those who obey.

B. Obedient Christians are happy and productive. – See John 13:17

IV. The Display of Obedience – vv. 26-27

A. A bridled tongue – v. 26

B. Compassionate help for those in need – v. 27a

C. A life separated from the corruption of the world – v. 27b

Application:

“But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” Luke 6:46 NKJV

“Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, ‘I know Him,’ and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.” I John 2:3-5 NKJV