Introduction. (James 5:7,8). Note the phrase “until the coming of the Lord.” This morning for a few moments we are going to consider a few things that the Bible says a person should do, until the coming of the Lord.

I. Be patient. (James 5:7,8).

II. Establish your heart. (James 5:8). Gr. sterizo - “1) to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix; 2) to strengthen, make firm; 3) to render constant, confirm, one’s mind” 

III. Look for the day of the Lord. (II Peter 3:10-12).

IV. Hasten the day of the Lord. speudo - “desire eagerly”

V. Proclaim the Lord’s death. (I Corinthians 11:23-26).

VI. Allow the good work of God to become complete. (Philippians 1:3-10).

VII. Be sincere. (Philippians 1:10). heilikrines from heile (the sun’s ray) “1) pure, sincere, unsullied; 2) found pure when unfolded and examined by the sun’s light”

VIII. Without offense. (Philippians 1:10). “1) having nothing to strike against, not causing to stumble; 1a) of a smooth road; 1b) metaph. of not leading others to sin by one’s mode of life”

IX. Judge nothing. (I Corinthians 4:2-5).

X. Keep his commandments. (I Timothy 6:13,14).