The Wisdom Giving God: Are You Asking?

I'll Be Honest

The Wisdom Giving God: Are You Asking?

Tim Conway | 1:05:10

May 7, 2024 • Tim Conway • James 1:5

Believer, do you consistently seek wisdom from the LORD? Wisdom encompasses more than just knowledge; it entails the righteous application of knowledge in one's life. You don't have any wisdom if you know the right way and you don't go down it. Believer, we need to diligently pursue wisdom, as it forms the foundation for making righteous decisions and leading a life that pleases God.

0:00 Introduction

3:29 Who Should Be the Wisest People on Earth?

7:26 What Is Wisdom?

15:14 Tim's Definition of Wisdom After Considering the Context of Scripture

32:40 Wisdom or Weightlifting?

34:45 The First Motive for Asking for Wisdom Is Need

42:17 God Does Not Reprove You for Coming to Him for Wisdom

49:58 James Now Warns Us Against Doubt

Understanding James 1:19: "Quick to Listen"—To Who?

June 21, 2024 • Tim Conway • James 1:18–22

What does it mean for God to bring us forth "by the word of truth"? Why is it essential to be "quick to hear" and "slow to speak" according to James? How does anger hinder the righteousness of God, as James describes? How can we effectively receive God's Word with meekness? James 1:18 - Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 0:00 James 1.19-20 5:37 Let Us Consider the Context 9:35 Quick to Hear What? 11:40 History of the Ministry of the Word at GCC 16:02 Scripture in the Life of the Christian 30:44 What Does He Mean by "Know This"? 36:38 Receiving the Word Is Not Automatic 43:04 Do You Read Your Bible Every Day? 45:00 What Does James Mean by "Be Slow to Speak"? 50:19 Controlling Proud Thoughts and Opinions 53:00 What Does "Slow to Anger" Mean? 57:26 A Closing Thought - God Is Speaking 59:22 Do You Leave Prayer Meeting Early? 1:03:16 Closing Prayer

Stop Blaming God and Start Thanking God—The God Who Transforms

June 4, 2024 • Tim Conway • James 1:17–18

James urges us not to blame God for our temptations, reminding us that God is the source of all good gifts. He contrasts the idea of God as a taker with the reality of God as a giver, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and perspective in our relationship with Him. Is it not glorious that God sent His only Son to save us sinners! (00:00) How does the logic of James 1 fit together? (03:49) Stop blaming God and start thanking God (05:41) Do you realize all that God has given you? (09:34) No shadow of turning with the LORD? (12:38) Verse 18: He brought us forth? (18:16) If I am saved, who gets the credit? (48:32) This is Christianity! (51:17) Closing prayer

The Anatomy of Temptation: Does God Tempt Us or Not?

May 21, 2024 • Tim Conway • James 1:9–14

In James 1:12-16, the passage highlights the blessedness of those who endure trials, emphasizing the eventual reward of eternal life promised to those who remain steadfast in their faith. It warns against attributing temptation to God, affirming that temptation arises from one's own desires rather than divine influence. The progression from desire to sin to death underscores the seriousness of succumbing to temptation, urging believers not to be deceived but to remain vigilant in their faith. 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Teaching on James is tougher than it would appear on the forefront. 3:34 - God can't be tempted with evil? 6:37 - Temptation, tested, peirasmos? 9:33 - Why am I doing this word study? 11:13 - Trial versus being tempted to sin? 14:54 - What does peirasmos lead to in both cases? 15:30 - First—the positive view of peirasmos. 21:46 - Second—the negative sense of the word. 22:42 - Is the desire for sex a bad desire? 29:53 - Notice "fully grown" in verse 15. 31:35 - Let us combine together the positive and the negative views of this word being used. 37:18 - A list of the ways we blame God for our sin. 46:31 - We must be steadfast! 47:22 - Are you unmerciful? 59:24 - Not purposely sinning in a day? 1:01:40 - Closing prayer.