War and Peace
James 4:1-12

I. War With Others – vv. 1-3

A. The cause - v. 1

Covetousness

B. The conflict - v. 2a

Fight…war…murder

C. The consequence - vs. 2b-3

You have not…

II. War With God – v. 4

A. The evil

Spiritual adultery

B. Enmity to God

Hostile to God

C. Enemies of God

Friendship with the enemies of God

III. Peace With God And Man - vv. 5-12

A. Honor the Holy Spirit - v.5

Be sensitive. Hear and heed Him.

B. Humble yourself before the Lord - vv. 6-10

Submit to God…

C. Love your neighbor – vv. 11-12

Don’t slander him and be judgmental.

Conclusion - “Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart… the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace… Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace.” Psalm 37:4, 11, 37 NKJV