Whose Friend Are You?

2026 THEME: Still the ONE!

SERIES THEME: The “Perfect” Christian

Title: Whose Friend Are You?

Scripture: James 4:4-10

I. FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD

James asks who started this and gives 2 answers:

1. (Evil desires/inner desires) (4:1b)
2. (Worldly motivation) (v.4)

The result? (spiritual adultery)

II. FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD

Where it all starts:

1. (Recognize) the power that is ours.
2. Humility is the sign of a (reborn life).

Commands we are given:

1. Humble ourselves or (submit).
2. (Resist) the devil.
3. (Draw near) to God.
4. Come with (clean hands and a pure heart).
5. Come with (repentance)

A “seeable” action plan:

          • Submit (sincerely).
          • Resist the devil (forcefully).
          • Seek God (sincerely).
          • Repent (completely).
          • Treat sin (seriously).

Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
SERIES THEME: The “Perfect” Christian
Series: Playing God
Scripture: James 4:11-17

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