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JAMES THE ARCHITECT OF PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING

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JAMESTHE ARCHITECT OF PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING

Richard Louis Dugdale Sociologist

Jukes Family

Richard Louis Dugdale Sociologist

Jukes Family

76 convicted Criminals 18 Brothel Keepers 120 Prostitutes 200 Homeless 680 admitted alcoholics 2 mentally insane

The Jukes Family cost the state $420,000

Albert E. Winship Educator / Journalist

Jonathan Edwards Family

Theodosia Alston Author

Aaron Burr Vice-President

Albert E. Winship Educator / Journalist

Edwards Family

430 Ministers 86 University Professors 13 University Chancellors 75 Authors 7 Members of Congress One Vice-President

The Edward Family cost the state $0.00

“Count it all joy… when you know God is at work in you.”

James 1:2-4

“Count it all misery… when you push God away.”

2 Timothy 2:20-21

James, brother of John, son of Zebedee

FIVE “JAMES’” IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

James, Apostle, son of AlphaeusJames, father of Thaddeus (Judas), an ApostleJames, “the Less”, son of Mary who witnessed the crucifixionJames, the natural son of Mary, brother of our Lord.

James, the natural son of Mary, brother of our Lord wrote the Book of James.

“Bondservant”: Doulos: “Faithful, free-willed servant for life.”

“JAMES, A BONDSERVANT OF GOD…”

V.4: “…that you may be PERFECT (mature; wholly developed), COMPLETE (solid, reliable, well-built), LACKING NOTHING (demonstrating every character quality of Jesus).”

THE FRUIT OF “PATIENCE”“Long-suffering; Hopeful endurance”

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JAMESTHE ARCHITECT OF PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING