Spirituality in God’s Eyes

Spirituality in God’s Eyes

James 4:11-17

Different human philosophies on how to be spiritual:

Emotionalism

Intellectualism

Ritualism

Legalism

How do we become spiritual in the eyes of God? (v. 10)

We must…

1. Understand Position. (vv.11-12)

Humility is submission to the of God’s Word. (v. 11)

To disobey God’s Word is to arrogantly put ourselves on His . (v.12; Ps. 40:6-8)

2. Understand Position. (vv.13-17)

Don’t be about human accomplishment. (v.13)

Recognize we are and . (v. 14)

Rely on a God who is and . (v. 15; I Cor. 4:19)

Resolve to walk humbly in . (vv. 16-17)

True spirituality isn’t accomplished by how you feel, what you know, or what rules you follow. It only comes by dying to self, embracing His grace, and submitting to His Word.