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JAMES: LESSON 8

VIII. PRACTICAL FAITH: KNOWING THE CAUSE AND REMEDY OF

CONFLICTS (4:1-10)

A. Continual fighting comes from seeking to satisfy fleshly desires contrary

to God’s way (4:1-3).

1. Lust – have not – kill

2. Covet- cannot obtain – fight and war

3. You do not ask

4. When you do ask – receive not – ask amiss

a. Evil purpose: spend (waste) it in own pleasures.

B. Brethren must understand that friendship of world is enmity with God

(4:4-6)

1. Principle evident in Scripture – Does it speak in vain?

2. Holy Spirit, who abides, yearns unto jealously for our undivided

Devotion.

3. Scripture says (Proverbs 3:34): God resists proud – gives grace to

Humble.

C. Requirements for friendship with God (4:7-10)

1. Be subject unto God.

2. Resist the devil – He will flee from you.

3. Draw nigh unto God – He will draw nigh unto you.

4. Cleanse hands of sin – purify hearts of double-mindedness.

5. Manifest godly sorrow.

6. Humble yourself in he sight of the Lord – He will exalt you.

QUESTIONS:

1. Where did James see wars and fightings occurring?

2. What was the root cause for the fightings?

3. Give two reasons for one not receiving desires?

4. What does it mean to be a friend of the world?

5. What does verse 5 imply about the power Scripture should have in our lives?

6. If we _____________________ the devil, he will _________________________.

7. In order to draw nigh to God, what two characteristics should we manifest toward

Sin?

8. What road does God say the exalted must first take?

Give examples of those who have traveled this road: