Draw Near to God James 4:1-10. James: Faith’s Perfection Faith that saves, John 8:23-24 (James 1:22, 25; 2:19)Faith that saves, John 8:23-24 (James 1:22,

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Draw Near to God James 4:1-10

James: Faith’s Perfection Faith that saves, John 8:23-24 (James 1:22, 25; 2:19)Faith that saves, John 8:23-24 (James 1:22, 25; 2:19) Faith to trust and obey, John 14:1-6 (James 2:21-22)Faith to trust and obey, John 14:1-6 (James 2:21-22) Faith to endure trials, Hebrews 12:1-4 (James 1:2-4)Faith to endure trials, Hebrews 12:1-4 (James 1:2-4) 2

Priority of Faith over the Flesh (James 4) Wars and fights v. Peace, 4:1, 5-6Wars and fights v. Peace, 4:1, 5-6 Selfish, unfulfilled lusts v. Heard and answered, 4:3Selfish, unfulfilled lusts v. Heard and answered, 4:3 Enemy of God v. Friend of God, 4:4; James 2:23Enemy of God v. Friend of God, 4:4; James 2:23 3

God is Jealous Over Us When sin captures us and destroys our relationship with Him, James 4:5 (Gen. 6:5-6)When sin captures us and destroys our relationship with Him, James 4:5 (Gen. 6:5-6) God responses by offering grace through faith, James 4:6 (Rom. 5:20-21)God responses by offering grace through faith, James 4:6 (Rom. 5:20-21) –Must choose God instead of sin, James 4:6-10 –God will draw near to us when we draw near to Him, James 4:8 4

Draw Near to God… Submit to God, James 4:7Submit to God, James 4:7 –Regards the humble, Luke 7:36-38, Resist the devil, James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8-9Resist the devil, James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8-9 –Focus your purpose and goal, James 1:12 (Proverbs 1:10; 4:14-15; 2 Timothy 2:22) –By cleansing hands and heart, James 4:8; 1 John 3:3 –Use the word of God, 1 John 2:14 5

Draw Near to God… Study His word, 2 Timothy 2:15Study His word, 2 Timothy 2:15 –Personal responsibility and reward –Base your decisions on it, Psalm 1:1-2 –Learning is attainable, Ephesians 4:11-16 Walk in the light, 1 John 1:5, 6-7 (Ephesians 4:1; 5:8)Walk in the light, 1 John 1:5, 6-7 (Ephesians 4:1; 5:8) –Mourn over our sins, James 4:9; 1 John 1:8-9 –Do not practice sin, 1 John 3:4-10 6

Draw Near to God… Pray constantly, 1 Thess. 5:17Pray constantly, 1 Thess. 5:17 –Do not become discouraged, Luke 18:1-8 (Psa. 116:1-2) –Patience in prayer brings peaceful results, Philippians 4:6-7 –Draw boldly to God’s throne of grace, Hebrews 4:16 7

Draw Near to God… Serve others, Matthew 25:35-40Serve others, Matthew 25:35-40 –Do unto others…, Matthew 7:12; Jas. 4:11-12 Worship faithfully, John 4:23-24Worship faithfully, John 4:23-24 –Continue steadfastly, Acts 2:41-42 –Priority of life, Hebrews 10:25 –Edification, 1 Corinthians 14:26 8

Draw Near to God… Seek Him diligently, Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6 (5)Seek Him diligently, Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6 (5) –First: Primary motive, along with corresponding actions –His kingdom and His righteousness, Matthew 5:6, His kingdom: Submit to His ruleHis kingdom: Submit to His rule His righteousness: Obey His commandsHis righteousness: Obey His commands 9

Draw Near to God… Do not be deceived!Do not be deceived! –God will not draw near to us while we are turning away from Him! James 1:22-25; 4:4 –God will draw near to you when, in faith, you draw near to Him, James 4:8 10