Our Conflict with the World

Our Conflict with the World

James 4:1-5James 4:1-5

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Conflict is InevitableJames 4:4

Conflict is InevitableJames 4:4

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

Compromise means death!

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

Compromise means death!

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Israel:Conflict against the

Nations

Israel:Conflict against the

NationsDrive them out, Exo. 23:31-33Do not marry; Conquer and

utterly destroy, Deut. 7:1-6Mingling brought defilement,

wrath and captivity, Psa. 106:34-43

Drive them out, Exo. 23:31-33Do not marry; Conquer and

utterly destroy, Deut. 7:1-6Mingling brought defilement,

wrath and captivity, Psa. 106:34-43

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Israel:Conflict against the

Nations

Israel:Conflict against the

NationsJesus against Satan, Matt.

10:34 (12:29; 16:21; Jno. 12:31)

The apostles, 2 Cor. 4:7-15Christians, 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. 4:7-15Christians, Matt. 10:34-39; 1

Tim. 6:12

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The Nature of the Conflict

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”

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The Nature of the Conflict

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 nowThe 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 nowThe enemy is before us

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Weapons of our Warfare 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2

Tim. 4:7-8

Weapons of our Warfare 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2

Tim. 4:7-8DILIGENCE: Watchful for the enemy

Matthew 26:41: Constant vigilance with prayer

1 Peter 5:8: Sober thinkingEph. 5:15-21: Carefully use your time

with understanding, thankfulness and fear of Christ

DILIGENCE: Watchful for the enemyMatthew 26:41: Constant vigilance with prayer

1 Peter 5:8: Sober thinkingEph. 5:15-21: Carefully use your time

with understanding, thankfulness and fear of Christ

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Weapons of our Warfare 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2

Tim. 4:7-8

Weapons of our Warfare 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2

Tim. 4:7-8COURAGE: 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 survive1 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!)

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Weapons of our Warfare 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2

Tim. 4:7-8

Weapons of our Warfare 2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2

Tim. 4:7-8PERSEVERANCE: Endure no

matter whatMatt. 24:9-13: To the end2 Ths. 1:4: Patience and faith…endure

Gal. 6:9: Do not grow weary1 Tim. 6:11: Do not be deterred

PERSEVERANCE: Endure no matter whatMatt. 24:9-13: To the end2 Ths. 1:4: Patience and faith…endure

Gal. 6:9: Do not grow weary1 Tim. 6:11: Do not be deterred

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Conflict with the WorldConflict with the WorldWe 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