tions. Harold Bryson equates this type of literature to a string of pearls (Lecture Notes). Martin Dibelius sites four elements of paranesis: eclecticism, or the use of traditional material: the unstructured stringing together of moral exhortations; repetitions of key ideas; and the general applicability of the material. The last type or category is the early Christian sermon or homily. James is best understood as a brief sermon or a letter written with material pulled from different sermons sent to James’ parishioners scattered abroad (Moo 37).ConclusionThe book of James has a extensive background. The author, intended readers, date, place of writing, occasion and purpose, and literary genre are all important to know in understanding the book as a whole and valuable to know to receive the maximum benefit from the scripture. The book of James is a valuable resource in understanding how to live the Christian life and is a good source of encouragement (Moo 36-38).II. Outline of James 4:1-101.James identified the cause of worldliness (James 4:1-2)? A.James identifies the problem of worldliness through questioning (4:1).B.James enlightens the people of there lack of dependence on God (4:2).2.James presented the consequences of worldliness (James 4:3-6)?A.The peoples prayers are voiced with wrong motives (4:3)B.The people are living in spiritual adultery and hatred toward God (4:4).C.The people are envied by a jealous God (4:5).D.The people are given grace if they humble themselves (4:6).3.James shared the cure for worldliness (James 4: 7-10)?A.Come near to God and He will come near to you (4:8)1.Submit to God (4:7).2.Resist the Devil. (4:7).3.Wash your hands, and purify your hearts. (4:8).4.Grieve, mourn and wail in repentance. (4:9).5.Humble yourself before the Lord (4:10).III. Paraphrase of James 4:1-10.What is the reason that we fight and argue with one another? Is it not because we are full of selfish desire that war in our...
