Devilish personality and godly personality.
If some dislike the word devilish, it is in James 3:15 don’t blame me!
A. What is a devilish personality? James 3:14-16
1. These people have jealousy, bitter and rivalry in their hearts!
Jealousy--> fear of loss of right or love.
Bitter--> extreme hatred of other’s better fortune.
Rivalry--> Me, myself and I have to be the most important one!
Everyone look at me, I am the most important person!
2. These people can not understand the truth in the Bible!
They refuse to hear and do what the Bible says! Jn.8:43
As Jesus said: Why is my language not clear to you?
Because you are unable to hear what I say. Jn.8:43
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire.
He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth
in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father
of lies.Jn.8:44
3. You tell them the truth in the Bible, they do not care!
Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me! Jn.8:44
4. They are earthly, control by desire of flesh, devilish. James.3:15
These people live in fear and confusion! James 3:16
Ethically, they are bad, wicked, base! Think they are smart!
5. They are like bitter root that breeds troubles for everyone!
B. What is a godly personality? James 3:17-18
1. These people live a pure life. James 3:17
They do not conform to the pattern of the world,
they live according to what says in the Bible. Ro.12:2
2. They live to promote peace for everyone. James 3:17
3. They are just, reasonable, fair, mild and gentle. James 3:17
***4. These people easily obeying the truth in the Bible! James 3:17
5. These people are full of mercy and good fruits. James 3:17
Fruits produced by doing righteousness.
6. Their conduct is clear and certain. You can count on them.
7. These people are genuine and sincere. James 3:17
8. They are a source of peace and righteousness. James 3:18
When more people are like them, society is stable and flourished!
C. How to change a devilish personality? Col.2:20-23
1. This personality has to die in Christ.
a. Believe Jesus is the Lord and Christ! The “I” is no more!
b. Turn away from the standards of the world. Acts 2:38 Ro.12:1-2
c. Be baptized in the name of the Lord for forgiveness of sins. Acts.2:38
2. The Lord will put him in a church of Christ. Acts 2:47.
***No where else can one grow a godly consecrated personality!
This is precisely why Christ built this church!
3. Stay in this church and keep growing in your salvation! 1 Peter 2:1-2
Keep putting away all guile, hypocrisies, envies and all evil speaking.
Like newborn babies, crave for pure spiritual milk, so that by it
you may grow up in your salvation.
4. Participate in the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ. Heb.10:24-25
Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,
but let us encourage one another-- and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
May the Lord bless you and keep you forever! March 5, 2010.