Walk This Way “Help Wanderers Return” (James 5:19-20) Billy Russell, January 27, 2019

2019-01-30

Walk This Way “Help Wanderers Return” “My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) James teaches us to participate in a ministry of restoration. We have the privilege and responsibility to help Wanderers return to the Way...

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“Help Wanderers Return”

“My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20)

James teaches us to participate in a ministry of restoration. We have the privilege and responsibility to help Wanderers return to the Way of Jesus.

Wandering happens (5:19)- James says wandering is not only possible,

but probable (v.19 is a 3rd class conditional sentence). Believers can go

astray from the Way (as a matter of discipleship, not lose salvation).

Why does wandering happen (5:19)? “wander from the truth”

Untethered- (un)intentional neglect the Word, worship, fellowship.

Hurt- broken relationships; loss, bad church experience; tragedy

Transitions- move, new job, marriage, children; promotions; travel

Immaturity- too much world, too little Jesus; distractions, detours,

undisciplined, hobbies; limited faith foundation.

Unanswered questions- life/death, justice/injustice; where is God?

intellectual struggles; pride.