BREAK THE BARRIERS

JAMES 1:17-27
BARRIERS
1. FILTHY TALK
James 1:19

A. Contrary to the word of God for the Christian

Phil. 1:27
B. It is a true revelation of the character
Eph. 2:3

C. It is a revelation of individuals heart

Matthew 12:34-35
2. THE DESIRES OF THE OLD MAN
James 1:21

A. Christian instructed to lay aside ALL FILTHINESS

B. Christian instructed to lay aside ALL SUPERFLUITY (excessive

wickedness) Jer. 17:9

C.Christian instructed to lay aside ALL NAUGHTINESS

3. A NASTY TEMPER
James 1:19-20

A. Temper is probably one of the hardest things the Christian has to get
rid of.
Phil. 4:13 Phil. 4:19

B. The temper of the flesh

Gal. 5:24
4. FAILURE TO CULTIVATE CHRISTIAN
CHARACTER
James 1:22

A. Failure to pray
James 5:16

B. Failure to study God's word

2Tim. 2:15-16
C. Failure to hide God's word in our heart
Psa. 119:11

D. Failure to attend the house of God regularly

Heb. 10:25 Psa. 122:1
Psa. 84:10 Psa. 26:8
TO BREAK THE BARRIERS WE MUST:
1. Purify your heart
2. Desire God's desire
3. Be spirit filled
4. Cultivate Christian character
5. Devote yourself to God
CONCLUSION:
2Cor. 5:17 *insert verse please hehe :)*