Week 10

1.    Read James 1:19; 3:1–13; 4:11; and the institute student manual commentary for James 3:8, “The Importance of Taming the Tongue” (p. 410). Using these resources, make two lists:

Things We Say That Are Offensive to God	Things We Say That Are Pleasing to God
-Wrath - Offensive - Boasting - Iniquity - Cursing -Lying - Envying - Evil of Others	- Blessings - Good Conversation - Meekness - Wisdom - Rejoicing

2.    Referring to the following chart, read James 4:1–4 and identify four symptoms of people who are friends of the world. Read James 4:7–12 and write a prescription that would help people overcome the “world.” Write your responses in the appropriate column:

Symptoms of Being in the World (James 4:1-4)	Prescription for Being out of the World (James 4:7-12
-Lust - Wars and fightings -Desires to have/kill - Ask unrighteously	- Submit yourself to God - Resist the Devil -  Come closer to God - Cleanse yourself from sin - Purify your hearts - Mourn/ humble yourself - Speak not evil

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