James 4:4-17
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IT IS JUST THAT SIMPLE James 4:4-17
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James 4:4-17. It is just that simple. Reflection. Have you ever felt intimidated by being in someone’s presence?. Reflection. In what areas do you struggle with pride?. Reflection. When, if ever, did you have to learn the hard lesson of submitting?. Reflection. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of James 4:4-17
IT IS JUST THAT SIMPLE
James 4:4-17
Reflection
Have you ever felt intimidated by being in someone’s presence?
Reflection
In what areas do you struggle with pride?
Reflection
When, if ever, did you have to learn the hard lesson of submitting?
Reflection
What are the roots of fights and quarrels? (Remember James 4)
Read James 4
James says, “God resists the proud”
God is set against those who presumptuously believe they are better or deserve more than others.
How have you seen “pride” at work?
Sweet Reese
“Do you know who I am” Reese
Reflection
Lets get personal. Have we ever fallen into that trap before?
Spiritual Warfare 101
“Submit to God” (James 4:7)
Submit means more than obedience.
It means to “subject” oneself.
Michael and Satan
Jude 1:9
“But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you.”
Or in others words…
I’ll leave the fighting to God.
“Resist the devil” (James 4:7)
“Resist” is a military term.
It means “to take a stand against”It means “to withstand an attack”
Reflection
In light of the 4th chapter of James, how does the devil operate (or battles us)?
HE PLAYS ON OUR PRIDE
He whispers in our earsHe plants thoughts, suggestions, and
ideasHe will tell us things our pride loves
to hearHe wants to stir up conflictHe is the author of confusionHe wants to divide the Body of Christ
“Draw near to God” (Vs. 8)
This terminology describes the particular function of priests in the Old Testament
”and the room facing north is for the priests who guard the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, who are the only Levites who may draw near to the LORD to minister before him.” (Ezekiel 40:46)
Hebrews 10:19-22
19 Therefore, brethren, since we ahave confidence to benter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
20 by aa new and living way which He inaugurated for us through bthe veil, that is, His flesh,
21 and since we have aa great priest bover the house of God,
22 let us adraw near with a 1sincere heart in b
full assurance of faith, having our heartsc
sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies dwashed with pure water
It is just that simple. Submit, resist the devil, draw near to God.
For something that appears so simple, why isn’t it?
Sin
Sins of commission and sins of omission.
What are you most guilty of?
Jesus most serious words of condemnation are aimed at sins of omission.
See Matthew 25:31-46
