Draw Near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:1-10

Pause for thought

Quarrels and fights are the norm in the world, and sadly its often much the same with believers in the church! the reason is worldliness, this takes root when a christian shares the same values and desires for pleasure, possession’s or status, even unloving quarrels about doctrine can reveal a worldly spirit at work 4:1-2.

A worldly christian acts first and prays later, or prays a “bless me” prayer that stems from worldly motives pleasing oneself rather than Holy God 2:3.

James wrote to remind us that our actions speak louder than our words if we want to please God who jealously longs for us to be faithful 4:5 . We will stop any behaviour that is inconsistent with the gospel of Christ that saves us 2:12. Our aim must always be to maintain our fellowship with God. We each have Gods promise that God is always ready to draw near to those who truly desire Him 4:8.

I found the following by Dr David Jeremiah very helpful its very much in the same context.

Jesus said. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15. The forgiveness that Jesus spoke of is not eternal forgiveness for salvation. That forgiveness only comes through faith in Christ, not through anything we do to earn it. Rather, the forgiveness Jesus spoke of is that which maintains fellowship with God. David Jeremiah.

Memory verse

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 N.L.T.

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