Reflections: July 5, 2009

This week's "Reflection" by Jeff Taylor, Pastor of Teaching & Worship

So, did you take the comprehensive "According To Jim" Quiz? The answersare at the bottom, but resist the temptation to cheat! And remember...God does not tempt us! (There's a hint.)

Quiz: According To Jim

1. When our faith is tested we should… (James 1:1-11)

A. Freak out
B. Resolve to try harder
C. Ask God for wisdom

2. God… (James 1:12-18)

A. Tries to get us to sin
B. Calls us His treasured possession
C. Tempts us

3.  Real religion is… (James 1:19-27)

A. Caring for widows and orphans
B. Going to church
C. Singing songs

4.  Playing Favorites… (James 2:1-13)

A. Is what God does
B. Is what we should do
C. Is a sin

5.  Works/good deeds… (James 2:14-26)

A. Is what saves us
B. Completes our faith
C. Is not mandatory

6.  The tongue… (James 3:1-12)

A. Is harmless
B. Can only produce good
C. Can be used for good and evil

7. Jealousy… (James 3:13-18)

A. Is godly
B. Is demonic
C. Is understandable

8. God wants believers to… (James 4:1-12)

A. Choose who they will serve
B. Do what they want
C. Fight it out

9.  Planning… (James 4:13-17)

A. Is bad
B. Is all up to us
C. Should be done with a heart open to God's plan

10.  Rich people… (James 5:1-6)

A. Are better
B. Will be well-off in heaven
C. Will pay for their actions

11.  When life gets hard… (James 5:7-12)

A. Panic
B. Be patient
C. Call Pastor Gary

12. Prayer… (James 5:13-20)

A. Is powerful
B. Produces results
C. Should be asked for
D. ABC

As you look back at our journey through James, what were some of the things that were discussed that were especially meaningful to you? What were some of the topics that you have been made aware of in your own life that you have allowed God to affect change? I hope this study was as meaningful to you as it was to Gary and I. Have a blessed week as we go out to live as changed people for Christ.

Answers: 1.C;  2.B;  3.A;  4.C;  5.B;  6.C;  7.B;  8.A;  9.C;  10.C;  11.B;  12.D