Be Doers of the Word - Session 9

May 15th, 2025
by Josh Leis

Session 9: Warnings & Accountability

Read James 5:1-6

Memory Verse: James 5:5, “You have lived on the earth in luxury and in self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter.”

Study Questions:
1. What is James’s main critique of the rich in this passage? How does this passage warn against misplaced security in wealth?

2. The cries of the laborers and harvesters have reached the Lord. What does this reveal about God’s concern for justice?

3. How do these warnings challenge cultural attitudes about wealth, success, and self-indulgence?

4. What is the connection between wealth and spiritual accountability? How does James contrast earthly riches with eternal priorities?

5. How can believers steward wealth in a way that honors God?

6. Why is self-indulgence dangerous? What are some signs that wealth might be leading us away from God?

7. How can we, as a church, cultivate generosity and justice? What are some practical ways to prioritize people over possessions?

8. Call to Action: Evaluate your resources, whether financial, time, or talents, and intentionally use them to bless someone in need this week.

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Cannon - May 21st, 2025 at 5:53pm

n4. What is the connection between wealth and spiritual accountability? How does James contrast earthly riches with eternal priorities?

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nWhile the application of the talents and the minas(Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 19:11-27) in these two parables that Jesus told may not be primarily about how we are accountable financially, but it definitely does, at least in part, apply to how we individually handle our finances and how we use them for the responsibilities and opportunities that God has prepared for us(Eph 2:10).

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nI'm also reminded of the description of the judgement of believer's works by God in 1 Corinthians 3:5-15 and how all of our works will be tested. What we do matters. Our motivation behind what we do is also paramount.

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nEarthly riches have a tendency to eclipse our eternal priorities if we begin to idolize it and it will lead to the destruction of everything in the end if not corrected.