The Misery of Midas
James 5:1-6

 

 

I.       The Wrongful Acquisition Of Wealth - vv. 4, 6

 

         A.  Taking advantage of others - v. 4

 

B.     Falsely accusing others - v. 6

 

C.     Destroying the non-resistant –  v. 6

 

 

II.     The Improper Utilization Of Wealth – vv. 3-6

 

         A.  Idolizing it - v. 5

 

         B.  Hoarding it - v. 3

 

         C.  Oppression - v. 4, 6

 

         D.  Sensual living - v. 5

 

 

III.  The Eventual Ruination Of Those Who Misuse Wealth – vv. 1-3

 

         A.  Sorrow - v. 1

 

         B.  Loss - vv. 2-3a

 

         C.  A condemning witness - v. 3b

 

         D.  Perishing - 3c