JAMES - Be Doers of the Word

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JAMES – Be Doers of the Word by Bro H

Verse 1 — (James 1: Trials, Wisdom, Doing) Count it all joy when trials come your way Testing of your faith brings endurance that will stay Let it have its work, be complete and sound Lacking nothing, firmly grounded on the ground If you lack wisdom, ask and do not doubt A double-minded man is driven, tossed about Be quick to hear and slow to speak, slow to wrath Receive the word implanted—walk the narrow path Be doers of the word, not hearers who forget Look into the law of liberty—don’t abuse it Chorus Be doers of the word, not hearers only Faith without works are cold and empty Show me your faith by the works you live Walk in the truth by the life you give Be doers of the word, stand firm and strong The one who does the word is blessed all along Verse 2 — (James 2: Faith & Works) My brethren, do not show partiality The rich and poor stand equal in His sight to see If you favor one, you break the royal law Love your neighbor as yourself—this is Torah What good is it if someone says “I believe” But sees a brother in need and does not relieve If you say “be filled, be warm,” and walk away That kind of faith is dead—it cannot save Even non-believers believe—and tremble at His name But living faith is proven when you act the same Chorus Be doers of the word, not hearers only Faith without works are cold and empty Show me your faith by the works you live Walk in the truth by the life you give Be doers of the word, stand firm and strong The one who does the word is blessed all along Verse 3 — (James 3: Tongue & Wisdom) Let not many be teachers, judgment will be strict The tongue is small, but it turns the whole ship Like a fire it can set the course of life Blessing God, cursing men—this brings strife From the same mouth both blessing and cursing flow These things, my brethren, should not be so A spring does not bring forth both bitter and sweet A tree bears fruit according to its root beneath Wisdom from above is pure and full of peace Gentle, full of mercy—its fruits increase Chorus Be doers of the word, not hearers only Faith without works are cold and empty Show me your faith by the works you live Walk in the truth by the life you give Be doers of the word, stand firm and strong The one who does the word is blessed all along Verse 4 — (James 4: Humility, World, Conflict) Where do wars and fights among you come from? From desires at war within—hearts filled with sin Friendship with the world makes you God’s foe Choose this day which way you’ll go The Lord resists the proud but gives grace to the low Submit to Him, resist—and the enemy will go Draw near to God and He will draw near Cleanse your hands, let your heart be clear Humble yourselves—He will lift you up Do not judge as God—do not take that cup Chorus Be doers of the word, not hearers only Faith without works are cold and empty Show me your faith by the works you live Walk in the truth by the life you give Be doers of the word, stand firm and strong The one who does the word is blessed all along Verse 5 — (James 5: Wealth, Patience, Prayer, Restoration) Come now, you rich—weep for what will fade Your riches corrupted, your garments decay Be patient, brethren, like the farmer waits Strengthen your hearts—the Judge stands at the gates Do not complain, do not swear at all Let your “yes” be yes—stand firm when you call The prayer of the righteous avails with might Confess and be healed—walk in the light If one turns back from the path of sin You save a life and bring him back again Final Chorus Be doers of the word, not hearers only Faith without works are cold and empty Show me your faith by the works you live Walk in the truth by the life you give Be doers of the word, and not hearers only Putting it to practice, not deceiving your own selves Be doers of the word, stand firm and strong The one who does the word is blessed all along