1. This ‘world’ is at war with God
James 4v1-10
15. War & Peace
This ‘world’ is at war with God
Satan leads the charge 1 John 5v19
An anti-God world system Mt 19v4-6, Isa 5v20-21, Jer 17v9, Mt 15v19
A cosmic conspiracy 2 Cor 4v4, Eph 6v12, 2v1-3
This ‘world’ appeals to the sinful heart of humanity
The human heart is at war with God
Sinful self syncs seamlessly with a Satanic system v1
Self centred desires for self gratification
War in the heart produces prayerlessness v2
Something’s got between you & God Ps 139v23-24
War in the heart brings forth self centred prayers v3
God is overwhelmingly generous Rom 8v32, Ps 84v11
If there’s cherished sin, the Lord won’t listen Ps 66v18

2. The human heart is at war with others v1-2
James 4v1-10
15. War & Peace
The human heart is at war with others v1-2
When others stand in the way of what I want
Hate/‘murder’ often exists among Christians Mt 5v21-22, 1 Jn 3v15
War in the heart can lead to physical murder Gen 4v5-7, Jas 4v2
Pursue peace. Seek to be a peacemaker 3v18