James 4:1-10
The War Within
01/16/22
Many of our passions are fallen.
Colossians 3:9-10
James wasn’t writing to non-believers.
Romans 6:11-14
Our Sins
- We’re used to them
- We like them
- We aren’t convinced to get rid of them
Matthew 7:7-8
Matthew 6:33
James 4:5 (NIV) Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us?
1 John 2:15
God gives us grace.
Hebrews 4:15-16
2 Corinthians 7:10-11
Sin is serious.
Life Group Questions:
- Is it a surprise to you that Christians have a war within themselves?
- What are some of the ways that we can learn to discern between our God-given passions and our fallen passions?
- Have you ever tried to walk the line between both the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of earth? What was the outcome?
- How does God exalt His people?