An excerpt from “Bible Ref.com” entitled, “What does James 4:8 mean? states: “James calls us to draw near—to move closer—to God. This comes with an additional promise: God will respond by moving closer to us. That’s an incredible act of mercy on God’s part. The God of the universe owes us nothing, including His closeness.… Read More »
Blog – Resisting the Devil?
An excerpt from “Got Questions.org” entitled, “What does it mean to resist the devil?” states: “The phrase “resist the devil” is found in James 4:7 where the apostle James exhorts believers to resist the devil in order to cause him to flee or “run away” from us. To resist means to withstand, strive against, or oppose in… Read More »
Blog – Submitting to God?
An excerpt from “Got Questions.org” entitled, “How are we to submit to God?” states: “It means to arrange oneself under the command of divine viewpoint rather than to live according to one’s old way of life based on a human viewpoint. It is a process surrendering our own will to that of our Father’s.” This… Read More »
Blog – God Gives Us More Grace?
An excerpt from “Bible Ref.com” entitled, “What does James 4:6 mean?” states: “So far in chapter 4, James has delivered a devastating diagnosis and a dire warning to his Christians readers. He has scolded them for living according to the wisdom of the world. They have been driven by envy, and the ambition to succeed… Read More »
Blog – God Jealously Longs for the Human Spirit?
An excerpt from “Seedbed.com” entitled, “Taking on the Rogue Power of Pride” by J.D. Walt, states: “Then there’s this matter of v.5 [James 4:5]: Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? A close reading reveals James is not talking about the… Read More »
Blog – Enemy of God?
An excerpt from “Got Questions.org” entitled, “What does it mean to be an enemy of God?” states: “The Bible identifies Satan, the devil, as the specific enemy of God (1 Timothy 5:14–15). Throughout history, as God’s enemy, Satan has sought to thwart God’s plan, harm humans, and lead them away from God. Besides Satan, Scripture names… Read More »
Blog – Friendship With The World?
An excerpt from “Apply God’s Word.com” entitled, “What Does Friendship With The World Look Like?/applygodsword.com by Mark Ballenger, states: “Jesus was surely the most friendly person to sinners who has ever walked the earth, but Jesus would not consider any sinner his true friend until that person’s sin was paid in full through faith in… Read More »
Blog – Right Motives in Prayer?
An excerpt from “Christ Centered House of God.org” entitled, “Wrong Motives” states: “Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts” (NLT). God is interested in our motives even more than our actions.1 Corinthians 4:5 says that, when Jesus comes again, “He will bring to light what is… Read More »
Blog – Asking God?
An excerpt from “Crosswalk.com” entitled, “A Closer Look at Motives in ‘You Have Not Because You Ask Not'” by Clarence L. Haynes Jr., states: “The 3-Check Prayer Litmus Test We have clearly seen in James that just praying is not enough. You must look closer at the motives you have. Because you do not ask is… Read More »
Blog – Covetousness?
An excerpt from “Bible Study Tools.com” entitled, “What Does Mean to Covet and is it Dangerous?” by Madison Hetzler, states: “Much like pride, covetousness deceives our minds into thinking that we are personally responsible for our own provisioning. It gives authority to our desires, making us believe that our desires are the best indicator of what… Read More »
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