By Mike Smith There is plenty to do in God's kingdom as his faithful servant.

2. Introduction:
“So then, my beloved brethren let
every man be swift to hear, slow
to speak, slow to wrath”
James 1:19
•As we consider how we are to
speak and do, we seriously need
to study on these points with
caution. James 2:12
•Does it really matter how we
live and talk?

3. It does matter what we say
and do!
•“You must make it your habit to
speak and act like people who
are going to be judged by the
law of liberty.” James 2:12 ISV
•Christ’s law is this law of
liberty. 2 Cor. 3:4-18; Gal. 6:2;
James 1:25
•If we choose to reject Christ’s
law we shall be condemned.
Jn. 12:46-48

4. LOOK!
•We must be constantly looking at
the things which are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
•Keeping our salvation… 2 Jn. 1:8
•Every Christian should be looking
for their eternal home. 2 Pet. 3:13
•Be looking unto Jesus! Heb. 12:2;
Phil. 3:20
•Be looking to the interests of
others. Phil. 2:4

5. LOVE!
•First, love God with all your
heart, soul, mind and strength!
Mark 12:30
•Second, Love your neighbor
as yourself! Mark 12:31
•Love your brethren!
1 Peter 1:22
•Even, love your enemies!
Matthew 5:43-45

6. PRAY!
•The same as we must follow
Jesus, all the time! Lk.9:23;
1 Thessalonians 5:17
•If we obey God He will hear
our prayers. 1 John 3:22;
1 Peter 3:12
•We can have confidence in
prayer… 1 John 5:14
•God wants to help us!
Philippians 4:6-7

7. GIVE!
•God wants us to help and
give! Luke 10:36-37
•It will include time and labor
on our part. Acts 20:35
•It is a good work of kindness!
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
•When we give it should be
done freely and cheerfully, not
grudgingly! 2 Corinthians 9:7

8. WORK!
•Some may think this is a bad
word, but it’s a good word!
•It follows Jesus’ example and
commands… John 9:4; 14:15
•Our faith must be
accompanied by godly works of
obedience. James 2:17-26
•Others must see our good
works. 1 Peter 2:12; Phil. 2:15

9. OBEY!
•God wants us to obey Him!
•It gives us a clean life.
Romans 6:17-18
•It affords us eternal salvation
when we do. Hebrews 5:8-9
•It keeps the Father’s will, and
offers us entrance to heaven!
Matthew 7:21-23; Rev. 22:14

10. Let Us Speak and Do These
Six Four Letter Words!
•Let us be sure to always be
speaking right things and doing
the right things too! Ephesians
4:29; Titus 2:11-13
•…If we do we know that we are
started on the right track to
heaven!

11. Six Words for Salvation!
•Let us also be sure that we obey
the gospel and stay with God by
saying and doing these words…
•HEAR… Romans 10:17
•BELIEVE… Mark 16:16
•REPENT… Acts 2:38
•CONFESS… Romans 10:9-10
•BAPTISM… 1 Peter 3:21
•FAITHFUL… Revelation 2:10