Negative Commands for a Positive Life
Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig Audio Podcast
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Show Notes
Sometimes parents will tell their children not to do certain things. But such prohibitions are motivated by love. These negative commands are to ensure a positive outcome. A good biblical example of this is the list of thou shalt nots in the Ten Commandments. In this section, James gives his audience a few negative instructions so they can have a positive life.
I. Do Not Grumble
II. Do Not Back Down
III. Do Not Give Up
IV. Do Not Speak Hastily
Talk with God: Meditate on 1 John 2:5-6 and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of your life that don’t reflect your love for the Lord.
Talk with others: Ask a friend or member of your Connect Group how you can pray for them as they seek to align their lives to God’s Word.
Talk with kids: What were the believers doing while Peter was in prison?