1. Our Conflict with the World James 4:1-5

2. 2 Conflict is Inevitable James 4:4 Opposing ideas, Heb. 11:13-16 Opposing values, Matt. 6:19-21 Opposing goals, Col. 3:1-4 Christ is Lord of the heart, 1 Pet. 3:15 Must face conflict with faith, 1 Jno. 5:4 Compromise means death! Opposing ideas, Heb. 11:13-16 Opposing values, Matt. 6:19-21 Opposing goals, Col. 3:1-4 Christ is Lord of the heart, 1 Pet. 3:15 Must face conflict with faith, 1 Jno. 5:4 Compromise means death!

3. 3 Israel: Conflict against the Nations Drive them out, Exo. 23:31-33 Do not marry; Conquer and utterly destroy, Deut. 7:1-6 Mingling brought defilement, wrath and captivity, Psa. 106:34-43 Drive them out, Exo. 23:31-33 Do not marry; Conquer and utterly destroy, Deut. 7:1-6 Mingling brought defilement, wrath and captivity, Psa. 106:34-43

4. 4 Israel: Conflict against the Nations Jesus against Satan, Matt. 10:34 (12:29; 16:21; Jno. 12:31) The apostles, 2 Cor. 4:7-15 Christians, Matt. 10:34-39; 1 Tim. 6:12 Jesus against Satan, Matt. 10:34 (12:29; 16:21; Jno. 12:31) The apostles, 2 Cor. 4:7-15 Christians, Matt. 10:34-39; 1 Tim. 6:12

5. 5 The Nature of the Conflict Necessary, though painful and constant, Heb. 11:32-38 (Matt. 5:11-12) Comes in the form of: Personal temptations, James 4:2-3 Friends, media, internet, job, recreation Peer pressure, conformity, “fun” Necessary, though painful and constant, Heb. 11:32-38 (Matt. 5:11-12) Comes in the form of: Personal temptations, James 4:2-3 Friends, media, internet, job, recreation Peer pressure, conformity, “fun”

6. 6 The Nature of the Conflict Comes in the form of: Doctrinal errors, Jude 3-4 (Col. 2:20-23) Moral compromises, James 4:4; 1 Peter 4:1-5 (2 Cor. 6:17) The battle is now The enemy is before us Comes in the form of: Doctrinal errors, Jude 3-4 (Col. 2:20-23) Moral compromises, James 4:4; 1 Peter 4:1-5 (2 Cor. 6:17) The battle is now The enemy is before us

7. 7 Weapons of our Warfare 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2 Tim. 4:7-8 DILIGENCE: Watchful for the enemy Matthew 26:41: Constant vigilance with prayer 1 Peter 5:8: Sober thinking Eph. 5:15-21: Carefully use your time with understanding, thankfulness and fear of Christ DILIGENCE: Watchful for the enemy Matthew 26:41: Constant vigilance with prayer 1 Peter 5:8: Sober thinking Eph. 5:15-21: Carefully use your time with understanding, thankfulness and fear of Christ

8. 8 Weapons of our Warfare 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2 Tim. 4:7-8 COURAGE: The will to survive 1 Cor. 16:13: Bravery, valor and determination to stand in truth Phil. 1:27-28: Strive with confidence Heb. 13:5-6: Courage is “faith-based” (not in self – in God!) COURAGE: The will to survive 1 Cor. 16:13: Bravery, valor and determination to stand in truth Phil. 1:27-28: Strive with confidence Heb. 13:5-6: Courage is “faith-based” (not in self – in God!)

9. 9 Weapons of our Warfare 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2 Tim. 4:7-8 PERSEVERANCE: Endure no matter what Matt. 24:9-13: To the end 2 Ths. 1:4: Patience and faith…endure Gal. 6:9: Do not grow weary 1 Tim. 6:11: Do not be deterred PERSEVERANCE: Endure no matter what Matt. 24:9-13: To the end 2 Ths. 1:4: Patience and faith…endure Gal. 6:9: Do not grow weary 1 Tim. 6:11: Do not be deterred

10. 10 Conflict with the World We become God’s enemies if we give up the fight, James 4:4; John 15:18-19 Diligence – Courage – Perseverance James 4:7 (2 Tim. 4:7) Victory is assured in Christ! 1 Cor. 15:57; 1 Jno. 5:4 We become God’s enemies if we give up the fight, James 4:4; John 15:18-19 Diligence – Courage – Perseverance James 4:7 (2 Tim. 4:7) Victory is assured in Christ! 1 Cor. 15:57; 1 Jno. 5:4