1. Living Closer to God James 4:7-10

2. 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:7-10

3. Looking at the Text James 4:7-10 Written by the brother of Jesus

4. Looking at the Text James 4:7-10 Written by the brother of Jesus Written to Jewish Christians—James 1:1 Gospel, first preached to Jews—Rom. 1:16 Danger of drifting away—Heb. 2:1; 10:36-39

5. Looking at the Text James 4:7-10 Written by the brother of Jesus Written to Jewish Christians—James 1:1 We face the same danger of drifting Theme for this month How much do you want to live close to Him?

6. Looking at the Text James 4:7-10 Written by the brother of Jesus Written to Jewish Christians—James 1:1 We face the same danger of drifting Five steps to living closer to Him

7. Living Closer to God James 4:7-10 Submit yourself to God Attitude of God’s greatest commandments Contrary to attitude of American “freedom” Contrary to human nature First beatitude—poor in spirit to see God

8. Living Closer to God James 4:7-10 Submit yourself to God Resist the devil You are at war, look at the adversary A roaring lion who looks like a sheep Great power used against you You are stronger than him—he will run away Key to overcoming all sin—1 John 5:4

9. Living Closer to God James 4:7-10 Submit yourself to God Resist the devil Draw near to God Not as close to God, who moved? It takes time to be holy, spend time with Him Become His friend, not His slave His promise, He will come closer & closer

10. Living Closer to God James 4:7-10 Submit yourself to God Resist the devil Draw near to God Cleanse your hands Becoming a Christian is first step Walking in light with Him—1 John 1:7 Attitude toward evil temptation—Rom. 12:9 Follow the attraction of His light

11. Living Closer to God James 4:7-10 Submit yourself to God Resist the devil Draw near to God Cleanse your hands Purify your hearts God’s disdain for external religion Sin problem is not solved externally What do you see, what do you think “Purer in heart, help me to be”

12. Salvation Steps-Coming to Him Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Turn (repent) from sinLuke 13:3 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized into ChristGal. 3:27 Added to His Kingdom, Church, FAMILY Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10