Pentucket Baptist Church

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james 4:1-10 the war within

Kenny Fisher   Take me to 5-Day Devotional




In this exposition of James 4:1-10, we're challenged to confront the root cause of conflicts in our lives. The central message reveals that our quarrels often stem from unsatisfied desires within us, not external circumstances. We're reminded that when we allow our passions to rule our hearts instead of God, we become 'adulterous people' spiritually. The scripture draws a stark parallel between our internal struggles and our relationship with God, emphasizing that friendship with the world makes us enemies of God. This message invites us to examine our hearts deeply, recognizing areas where we've placed our desires above our devotion to Christ. It's a call to humility and submission, not as acts of weakness, but as wise choices to align ourselves with God's will. As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to see our unfulfilled desires not as reasons for anger or conflict, but as opportunities to experience God's transformative grace.

Chapter 1: The CAUSE of Conflict

This chapter introduces the concept of internal conflict and its origins in our own desires and passions.
Chapter 2: The CASE for Self-Examination

This section delves deeper into the various forms of 'lust' or ruling desires that can lead to conflict.
Chapter 3: The CURE: God's Grace and Humility

The final chapter presents God's grace as the solution to our internal conflicts and the path to spiritual growth.

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