James 1:17-27

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When will my reflection show who I am inside?” asks Mulan, the protagonist in Disney's 1998 animated film. It’s a question more relavant to us than we might have initially considered. James uses a similar imagery of someone looking into the mirror to provide a reflection of the integrity of our faith. Does our reflection show a wholehearted devotion to God? James invites his readers to look into the law that gives freedom.

Scripture passage: James 1:17-27

This is week 2 of our James sermon series

Respond together:

• In what ways does my anger contribute to harming the people around me and what effect does it have on my own wellbeing?  What situations tend to reveal my anger? What does that teach me about what I value most? Can you recall ways in which Jesus expressed anger? What is the Spirit calling me to do in this regard?

• Faith is not only social action, a follower of Jesus works to distance themselves from the evil practices prevalent in culture (Rom 12) As you examine your own life, in what ways do you find it challenging to live in a way that is distinctive of worldly practices?

Our songs together:

• Living Hope - Phil Wickham

• Speak O Lord - Keith & Kristyn Getty

• More Like Jesus - Passion