James and the Words of Jesus

James and the Words of Christ
Sermon 19 in the James Series

James 5:12

I. Do not Swear 5:12

James 5:12 Matthew 5:34-37
Do not swear Do not swear at all
either by heaven neither by heaven
or by earth nor by the earth
or with any other oath nor by Jerusalem…Nor shall you swear
by your head (with explanations)
But let your yes be yes But let your yes by yes
and your no, no And your no, no.
lest you be judged whatever is more… is from the evil one

In other words -- say what you mean and mean what you say.

II. The Natural Relationship Between James and Jesus

III. Some Texts in James that Parallel Jesus’ Teachings

2:3 – seeking honor – seeking Christ

6 times in the gospels Christ alludes to Lev. 19:18. James 1:8

3:1 – Matthew 23

Matthew 12:36-37 -- James teaching on words

Matthew 7:7-12 – James 4:1-6 – Matthew 6:25-34

James 4:8 – Draw near – cleanse your hands -- worship

James 4:9 – Repentance is the key -- Sermon on the Mount

James 4:10 – Humble yourself -- servanthood