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The Seeds of Sin: Overcoming Conflict and Embracing Grace (James 4:1-10)

This study explores the profound insights from James 4:1-10 regarding the consequences of sin, highlighting its conflicts with others, within ourselves, and with God. It emphasizes the grace that God provides to overcome sin, encouraging believers to resist temptation, humble themselves, and draw near to God. The message reminds us of the importance of confession and returning to God after failing, ultimately guiding us towards spiritual purity and victory over sin through Christ.

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The Seeds of Sin: Overcoming Conflict and Embracing Grace (James 4:1-10)

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  1. The Seeds of Sin (#2) James 4:1-10

  2. Seeds of SinJames 4:1-6 God gives grace that is greater than sin, Jas. 4:6 -Review-

  3. The Effects of sinJames 4:1-4

  4. Conflict, Jas. 4:1(wars, fightings) • With people (4:1-2); Gal. 5:13-16, 25-26 • Within oneself (4:1, 3); Rom. 7:22-24 • Nominal Christians who have not put sin to death, Col. 3:5 • Sin wars against the soul, 1 Pet. 2:11 • Christ is the answer to the conflict produced by sin, Rom. 7:25-8:1

  5. Conflict, Jas. 4:1(wars, fightings) • With God (4:4); Col. 1:21; Rom. 8:7 • Sin defiles our marriage to Christ, Rom. 7:4 • Conflict with God a losing battle, Acts 5:39 (Prov. 21:30-31) • Sin alienates us from our only source of spiritual blessings, Jas. 1:17 • It is our responsibility to stop sinning, Col. 3:5-10 (Rom. 6:2, 12-14)

  6. How to Avoid sin(Remedy for Sin)James 4:7-10

  7. Avoid Sin by… • Fleeing temptation before it conceives, 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Tim. 2:22 • Being humble before God and men

  8. Be Humble, Jas. 4:7-10(Resist the Devil) • Selfish lust, Rom. 13:13-14; Gal. 2:20 • Worldliness, Col. 3:1-4 • Envy, Phil. 2:3-4 • Pride, Rom. 12:3 Submit to God (7, 10) Draw Near to God (8) Cleanse & Purify (8) Godly Sorrow (9)

  9. Avoid Sin by… • Fleeing when tempted, 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Tim. 2:22 • Be humble before God and men • Trust God to lift you up, Jas. 4:10 (1 Jno. 5:4) • When you sin, confess it and return to God! 1 Jno. 1:9; 2:1-2

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