Don’t Kick God Off His Throne!

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Complementary Reading: Romans 14:10-19

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Sermon Outline

• Speaking Harshly To or About Another Believer Judges Them (verse 11)
  • To speak evil about someone is to judge them
  • Such speech is always a sin
• Judging a Fellow Believer Tries to Sinfully Take God’s Job (verse 12)
  • God is the only true Judge – don’t try to take His job
  • God’s friend won’t try to kick Him off His throne
• Always Speak, Text, and Type Words of Life and Grace
  • Speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)
  • Always build others up in love (Ephesians 4:29-32)