As James comes to the close of his epistle, he stresses the importance of restoring those who wander from the truth. Restoring straying saints is a responsibility that is greatly neglected, and in most cases IS neglected! The purpose of this lesson is two fold: 1) To impress upon our minds the importance of engaging in this work of restoring straying saints. 2) To suggest how we should carry out this important work.
To appreciate the grave importance of restoring saints who have strayed, consider this question:
"What is the condition of those who have wondered from the Truth?" (John 17:17) "Your Word is Truth".
The work of restoring or correcting saints may be unpleasant at times, but it has the potential for Great JOY!
Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. NIV
Michael Reed, Minister
To appreciate the grave importance of restoring saints who have strayed, consider this question:
"What is the condition of those who have wondered from the Truth?" (John 17:17) "Your Word is Truth".
The work of restoring or correcting saints may be unpleasant at times, but it has the potential for Great JOY!
Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. NIV
Michael Reed, Minister
