I. Four Seasons of Life – Part 2 Fall Scripture: James 4:7-8; Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 This is part two of my series the “Four Season of Life.” Last week I talked about our spiritual winters and this morning we will be examining our spiritual fall. Presently we waken up to the first glad consciousness of faith, to the joy of surrender, to the dawning realisation of a new life — begotten to a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.Resist the devil, and he will flee.The right warfareHomilist.I. Now Satan is the assassin, and not the open enemy; how, then, is he to be resisted?1. Nothing brings out so sharply the personality of man as some act of sin. Contact & Service Times. The call to return to God (James 4:7–10) a. If repulsed a hundred times, he tries again.3. Then the Lord bids us "be afflicted, and mourn, and weep; let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness." HERE YOU HAVE GLORIOUS ENCOURAGEMENT FOR YOUR FIGHTING INSTINCTS. How do the following verses compare with James’ message in this part of his letter? W. Shape, M. A.The enemy who meets me fairly on the field of battle is very different from the assassin who steals upon me in the dark, when unprepared, to rob me of my life. The cordial reception of these, however sublime or profound, however obscure or clear, lies at the foundation of all personal religion. Mark it well, it is not a part, but the whole armour which is to be put on; not one part of that armour must be missing, or we at once expose a point of attack to our adversary. When the Lord is pleased to turn the hearts of opposers to the obedience of the truth, it is an evident token of salvation; in fact, it is the dawn of salvation itself. "Therefore you will be damned." We must withstand Satan. Scripture: James 4:7. Drawing Near to God 6 But He gives us more grace. It is in the chambers of sickness; under the stroke of affliction; amidst the pinchings of want, the groans of pain, the pressures of infirmity; in grief, in misfortune; through gloom and horror — that it will be seen, whether we hold fast our hope, our confidence, our trust in God; whether this hope and confidence be able to produce in us resignation, acquiescence, and submission. A. Griffin.I. According to the connection, the fighting spirit within many men shows that they have not submitted themselves to God; lusting, envy, strife, contention, jealousy, anger, all these things declare that the heart is not submissive, but remains violently self-willed and rebellious. "Yes, sometimes." Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. I think I am not suspicious without reason when I express a fear that the preaching which has lately been very common, and in some respects very useful, of "only believe and you shall be saved," has sometimes been altogether mistaken by those who have heard it. We are to do it before God, in His presence. The waters behind are white with the freshening breeze; and the purposes of God, like a mighty wind, will put an increasing pressure upon the sails, and blow them grandly along. H. H. H. H. Murray.Nothing is more plainly taught in the Scriptures than that men are exposed to Satanic influence. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. In the first place, we must resist him boldly and at once. 3475 Mainway PO Box 5070, STN LCD 1 Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8. A. Submit yourselves therefore to God. It is a word that needs to be engraven on every young man and young woman's heart. There must be no parleying with him, no yielding to him even in the slightest thing, no shrinking from his attack: to shrink from him is only to make him more bold, while to resist him, resting simply on the atonement of Jesus, is to drive him from us, vanquished and overcome. Wardlaw, D. D.1. But again: the wisdom of this injunction, "Resist the devil," is seen when you reflect that in resistance, and resistance alone, is safety. Nothing brings out so sharply the personality of man as some act of sin. In this life, he flees only to rally his forces and return. On some streams you can drift; but, in the rapids which plunge hellward, no man can lie on his back, and float; he must keep in quick nervous action, or sink.(W. Mentally. The assurance, "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you," is a blessed and needed one. And, among other reasons for so doing, I will mention, first, this — our ability to do it. "Resist" — not dispute. We can resist evil. But there is no reason why, by care and effort — a careful placing of the feet, and keeping our powers well collected — we cannot make headway against it. In this life, he flees only to rally his forces and return. (2)Past experience. We can resist evil. NBA Social justice messages each NBA player is wearing on his jersey. Such are instances of resignation. We are to submit to God with respect to His providential dispensations towards us. "I tell him," replied the boy, "whether I am a Christian or not is none of his business. This was James O'Brien's message for those who denigrated him, and others, for "calmly and honestly" labelling President Trump a fascist. )Submission to GodBp. Previous. Scripture References: James 4:7-10 More Messages from Robb Rexilius | Download Audio. Stand shoulder to shoulder.2. Prepare Ahead: Be sure to have enough candies for your children. 1. Yea, your life shall be like a globe belted and zoned with expressions of life; and never shall there be an hour when some portion of it shall not be in flower and fruitfulness. said I; one thing at a time; I am a great sinner, it is true, though you have no right to tell me it. 3. "Therefore you will be damned." I confess it. If God "worketh in Christians to will and to do," Satan is the" spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience." You tell me that you have been anxious about your soul for some time, but have made no headway. 2. THE FLIGHT.1. (1)Be sober. In the first place, we must resist him boldly and at once. The same way with old Satan: he tempts us by first placing some trivial thing in our path; and if we offer no resistance, he suddenly attacks us with all his force, and overcomes us.LinksJames 4:7 NIVJames 4:7 NLTJames 4:7 ESVJames 4:7 NASBJames 4:7 KJVJames 4:7 Bible AppsJames 4:7 ParallelJames 4:7 Biblia ParalelaJames 4:7 Chinese BibleJames 4:7 French BibleJames 4:7 German BibleJames 4:7 CommentariesBible Hub. In the first place, we must resist him boldly and at once. As a fleet of great merchant-men, impelled by the steady trade winds — their yards like bars of gold, their ropes like lines of ruby — go sailing at morning towards the east and the rising sun; so the race, in all its powers and motives, will be grandly luminous as it moves on into the light of the millennium. In the waters of this assurance the dirtiest may wash and be cleansed. Griffin. But this is not the trial, or the proof. 'Stop! Invincible armour (Ephesians 6:10-18).III. I wish each of you, in whatever you may purpose of evil, to feel this. Tags: Satan. "Submit yourselves to God." Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” James 4:6b-8a (NET) My family includes a number of graduates of Texas A&M University; my father, my daughter, my son, a brother-in-law, and a nephew and his wife all went to school there. Now Satan is the assassin, and not the open enemy; how, then, is he to be resisted?1. 1. (Vers. Out of this thought comes also what might be called the hopefulness of morality. The current we stand in is deep, swift, and hissing; and who of us, at times, is not swayed and staggered by it? C. Lees, D. D.In an old tower on the Continent they show you, graven again and again on the stones of one of the dungeons, the word "Resist." In this life, he flees only to rally his forces and return. Invincible armour (Ephesians 6:10-18).III. LeBron James’ Final Messages For Trump Go Viral Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and President Donald Trump have been engaged in a lengthy feud for some time. There must be preparatory to it, or rather involved in it, the putting away of sin. It represents the highest form of courage which to them is possible — the power to say "No" to every form of temptation.(J. Mark again, the armour must be put on; it is not Rive us to look at, but to use. 5. "He will flee from you.". Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others? II. He has the universe as the witness to his conduct. whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Does any one ask for illustration? You must either willingly humble yourselves, or be precipitately humbled by Divine Providence. Lessons:1. 6 But he giveth more grace. But there is no reason why, by care and effort — a careful placing of the feet, and keeping our powers well collected — we cannot make headway against it. (5) To conclude, this our enemy is resisted by the aid of God's Spirit, and by the presence of His power, whereby we subdue our enemies, therefore we are exhorted to be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. He has the universe as the witness to his conduct. Man wants to be his own law, and his own master. I wish each of you, in whatever you may purpose of evil, to feel this. stop!' HERE YOU HAVE AMPLE SCOPE FOR YOUR FIGHTING INSTINCTS. "Yes, sometimes." Mark again, the armour must be put on; it is not Rive us to look at, but to use. only from heaven.5. "(Jeremy Taylor, D. D.)Fighting the devilR. The Spirit of God has hard work with many Christians to lead them in the right way; they are as the horse and the mule which have no understanding, whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle. To some of you He has sent the tenderest of monitors. This promise implies final flight (Romans 16:20). Mark again, whence is this armour to be obtained? Yet once more, we must resist the devil watchfully and prayerfully.(A. Filter The Archives: Wordpress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter Post navigation. I prefer to call it the general reprovings of God's Spirit in their souls. )Submission to GodT. Griffin. Sir, you must give it up; you must resist the devil or perish. The race is slowly but surely forging ahead. Quit dabbling in sin. What next? All resistance against God must, from the necessity of the case, be futile. He applies his temptations to those lusts and passions of the old nature which remain in us, and especially to those which, by the study of our character, he knows to be the strongest, and most apt to yield — those which "most easily beset us." “’God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.’ So submit to God. We must, above all, take the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit. Between this and some other course there is no election; you must fight, or die. "Yes, sometimes." 8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. On some streams you can drift; but, in the rapids which plunge hellward, no man can lie on his back, and float; he must keep in quick nervous action, or sink.(W. No one is compelled to sin. I confess it. On some streams you can drift; but, in the rapids which plunge hellward, no man can lie on his back, and float; he must keep in quick nervous action, or sink.(W. You are provided with armour before which he must flee.2. The contest, as waged by every man and woman against evil, is no longer a heavy, dragging spiritless contest, but a brave and hopeful one. H. H. Murray.Nothing is more plainly taught in the Scriptures than that men are exposed to Satanic influence. We do make headway. "Therefore you will be damned." "(New Cycle. 3. We urge it from a consideration of the punishment which inevitably follows the crime of non-submission to God. Hence James couples with the call to draw nigh to Him the injunction, "Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded." Purify your inner life. James 4:7-10 (1977-78) The following text is taken from a sermon preached by Gil Rugh, Senior Pastor at Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln, NE. James 4:7-10 MSG. I confess it. 'Stop! Scripture: James 4:7 “Submit yourselves, then, to God.” Focus: When we trust God and give Him our all He blesses and cares us. He is ever the prime mover, not only preceding but actuating us; not only drawing nigh before us but prompting, causing our drawing nigh, whensoever anything of the kind really takes place. It is said that a Protestant woman was kept in that hideous place for forty years, and during all that time her employment was in graving with a piece of iron, for any one who might come after her, that word. Reference: James 4:7-10; Series: Commentary on James; Teacher: Pastor Robert Furrow; I Recently Gave My Life to Christ. 'Stop! Get serious, really serious. Manton.There is a threefold submission to God: of our carnal hearts to His holiness; of our proud hearts to His mercy; and of our revolting hearts to His sovereignty; and all this that we may be pure, humble, and obedient.(T. Acceptance of his dealings in providence. "And He shall lift you up." The race is slowly but surely forging ahead. Tried weapons. But again: the wisdom of this injunction, "Resist the devil," is seen when you reflect that in resistance, and resistance alone, is safety. To live ignobly is, therefore, to live unworthy of your clearest possibilities. And, as his temptations are often sudden — meant to take us at unawares — this vigilance over our own hearts must be constant and unremitting — "lest he find us off our guard."3. II. But again: the wisdom of this injunction, "Resist the devil," is seen when you reflect that in resistance, and resistance alone, is safety. Be not so foolish as to provoke Him so to do. To "submit oneself" (hupotassō) means to come into voluntary obedience to a person, to bend your will to that person's. Thou shall find grace in the sight of the Lord if thou wilt do this. To each proposition of virtue and vice you finally say "Yes" or "No." Scripture: James 4:2. But again: the wisdom of this injunction, "Resist the devil," is seen when you reflect that in resistance, and resistance alone, is safety. Children's sermons for James 1 James 1:17-27 Managing Anger Children's sermons for James 2 James 2:1-17 Things that Go Together Children's sermons for James 3 James 3:1-12 A Blessing or a Curse James 3:13 – 4:3 Show Your Good Life Children's sermons for James 5 James 5:7-10 Patience! A want of submission is no new or rare fault in mankind; ever since the fall it has been the root of all sin. As you find him in the arena of society. His time is always ready. Does this imply that it is not God but man himself who takes the initiative and the lead in the matter? The Light that has come into the world, and shined upon so many hearts, is quickening the germinal capacities of man for virtue. Now go your way.' - C.J. Purify your inner life. Apr 9, 2000. In the next place, we must resist the devil "strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might." of Illustrations. There is no giant temptation which may not be overcome with some small stone out of the brook of Holy Scripture, if we hurl it from the sling of faith, and with an arm guided by the Holy Spirit. There must be no parleying with him, no yielding to him even in the slightest thing, no shrinking from his attack: to shrink from him is only to make him more bold, while to resist him, resting simply on the atonement of Jesus, is to drive him from us, vanquished and overcome.2. 5. 1. only from heaven.5. Can they do this? If you come with anything like a claim the Lord will not touch the case at all, for you have no claim, and the pretence of one would be an insult to God. Call in all your allies. His decision is his decision, and against God, in whom all which is assailable by vice finds expression. only from heaven.5. To live ignobly is, therefore, to live unworthy of your clearest possibilities. You are associated with allies before whom he must flee. of Illustrations. In the next place, we must resist Satan clad in the whole armour of God (Ephesians 6:11, 13). Quit playing the field. Ay, and if it is not a habit merely, nor an impulse, but if your danger lies in the existence of a cunning spirit who is armed at all points, and both strong and subtle, yet you must not yield, but resolve to resist to the death, cheered by the gracious promise that he will flee from you. W. Shape, M. The most terrific battles are fought within, the most illustrious victories are won there.2. A. The waters behind are white with the freshening breeze; and the purposes of God, like a mighty wind, will put an increasing pressure upon the sails, and blow them grandly along. The waters behind are white with the freshening breeze; and the purposes of God, like a mighty wind, will put an increasing pressure upon the sails, and blow them grandly along. There must be no parleying with him, no yielding to him even in the slightest thing, no shrinking from his attack: to shrink from him is only to make him more bold, while to resist him, resting simply on the atonement of Jesus, is to drive him from us, vanquished and overcome.2. A holy loathing for sin always attends upon a childlike faith in the Sin-bearer. Invincible armour (Ephesians 6:10-18).III. Griffin. Stand shoulder to shoulder.2. stop!' The author identifies himself as "James, a servant [or slave] of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ" who is writing to "the twelve tribes scattered abroad". In the waters of this assurance the dirtiest may wash and be cleansed. In the waters of this assurance the dirtiest may wash and be cleansed. Invincible armour (Ephesians 6:10-18).III. All resistance against God must, from the necessity of the case, be futile. When a man comes to God and says, "I am willing and anxious to be saved, and I trust Christ to save me," and yet he keeps his dirty, black hands exercised in filthy actions, doing what he knows is wrong, does he expect God to hear him? "(New Cycle. In the waters of this assurance the dirtiest may wash and be cleansed. 2. The right position of a Christian is to walk with lowly humility, before God, and with meekness towards his fellow-Christians. Should the law be amended to suit your desires? Griffin. Yea, your life shall be like a globe belted and zoned with expressions of life; and never shall there be an hour when some portion of it shall not be in flower and fruitfulness.3. Obedience to his law. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James shared a video message on Friday addressing the disturbing political developments the nation witnessed in … Resist the Devil! Yet once more, we must resist the devil watchfully and prayerfully.(A. 3. Next. Man must submit himself to God as the Lawgiver. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. Between this and some other course there is no election; you must fight, or die. A Christian's life is no easy one.2. Upon the edge of this terrible ability to resist God plant yourself, and behold the abyss at your feet.2. Murray. I wish each of you, in whatever you may purpose of evil, to feel this. The fun and games are over. In the waters of this assurance the dirtiest may wash and be cleansed. We do make headway. The resistance must be made in the strength of God.(R. James 4:7-8 So let God work his will in you. To parley with him is to be conquered. W. Shape, M. A. of Illustrations.A minister asked a little converted boy, "Does not the devil tell you that you are not a Christian?" The same way with old Satan: he tempts us by first placing some trivial thing in our path; and if we offer no resistance, he suddenly attacks us with all his force, and overcomes us.LinksJames 4:7 NIVJames 4:7 NLTJames 4:7 ESVJames 4:7 NASBJames 4:7 KJVJames 4:7 Bible AppsJames 4:7 ParallelJames 4:7 Biblia ParalelaJames 4:7 Chinese BibleJames 4:7 French BibleJames 4:7 German BibleJames 4:7 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)Be vigilant. 7-9). The fun and games are over. A Message Of Hope. The Journey of Finding Trust in God's Plan ... James 4:7 (NIV) Share this: Twitter; Facebook; Like this: Like Loading... Related. Only "resist evil," only stand firm, only try, and whatever of good you in your better moments crave will come to you, and abide with you, as the light of the sun to-day comes to the earth, elicting its manifold fruitage, and illuminating it from pole to pole. Tried weapons. There must be a deep and lowly prostration of the spirit before God. So let God work his will in you. Between this and some other course there is no election; you must fight, or die. This resistance must extend to all the variety of his temptations. The same way with old Satan: he tempts us by first placing some trivial thing in our path; and if we offer no resistance, he suddenly attacks us with all his force, and overcomes us.LinksJames 4:7 NIVJames 4:7 NLTJames 4:7 ESVJames 4:7 NASBJames 4:7 KJVJames 4:7 Bible AppsJames 4:7 ParallelJames 4:7 Biblia ParalelaJames 4:7 Chinese BibleJames 4:7 French BibleJames 4:7 German BibleJames 4:7 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)Be united. Envies all human happiness.4. Out of this thought comes also what might be called the hopefulness of morality. THE GROUNDS ON WHICH THE DUTY OF SUBMISSION IS COMMENDED AND REQUIRED. cf Rom. 51:16-17. c. Ps. Physically. It comes after the unprecedented scenes in America on Wednesday, which saw a woman shot dead and three others die after pro-Trump supporters stormed the US … It is in the chambers of sickness; under the stroke of affliction; amidst the pinchings of want, the groans of pain, the pressures of infirmity; in grief, in misfortune; through gloom and horror — that it will be seen, whether we hold fast our hope, our confidence, our trust in God; whether this hope and confidence be able to produce in us resignation, acquiescence, and submission. 'Stop! )Temptation sometimes subtleJeremy Taylor, D. D.If any temptation to spoil your purposes happens in a religious duty, do not presently omit the action, but rather strive to rectify your intention and to mortify the temptation. "Well, what do you say?" Yea, your life shall be like a globe belted and zoned with expressions of life; and never shall there be an hour when some portion of it shall not be in flower and fruitfulness.3. It will go well with you when you make a full capitulation, an unconditional surrender. Yet once more, we must resist the devil watchfully and prayerfully.(A. Conformity to the world. But we are to draw nigh ever with sincere desires to be delivered from all sin; and not less with strenuous endeavours actually to forsake every evil way, to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness. "Answer to the devilNew Cycle. HERE YOU HAVE GLORIOUS ENCOURAGEMENT FOR YOUR FIGHTING INSTINCTS. A man must next submit himself to the plan of salvation by grace alone. Mark again, whence is this armour to be obtained? 'Stop! W. Shape, M. A.The enemy who meets me fairly on the field of battle is very different from the assassin who steals upon me in the dark, when unprepared, to rob me of my life. But the law of God is wise, and right, and good, in all its principles (James 2:11). Stand shoulder to shoulder.2. If you ask me again, "In what respect am I to submit myself? Believe it to be true. But if he detects the least fear in his pursuer's movements, he will defend himself with great bravery. 4. Griffin. Condemn yourself and you shall not be condemned. To parley with him is to be conquered.1. Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others? Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 14, 2015 (message contributor) (rate this sermon) | 3,660 views. So I cut the devil off with his own sword, and he went away mourning because he could not cast me down by calling me a sinner. In our times of sorrow we must not challenge God's sovereignty, or impugn his justice, or arraign his wisdom, or distrust his love. He will soon send thee a sterner summons. So I cut the devil off with his own sword, and he went away mourning because he could not cast me down by calling me a sinner. Abraham is called the friend of God in 2:23. The current we stand in is deep, swift, and hissing; and who of us, at times, is not swayed and staggered by it? He shall honour you here and hereafter, conferring on you, as His children, present grace and future glory — now the foretastes, then the full fruition of heavenly blessedness. Now go your way.' This is a rational and sober-minded process right through. Invincible armour (Ephesians 6:10-18).III. "Therefore you will be damned." The assurance, "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you," is a blessed and needed one. We shall allow him to control us in body and mind, in intellect and conscience, in heart and will, in act and habit. (3)Be united. Sorry, we only have a partial recording of this message. In offering pardon Heaven does not absolve the sinner from the moral obligation of the law. H. H. There must be no parleying with him, no yielding to him even in the slightest thing, no shrinking from his attack: to shrink from him is only to make him more bold, while to resist him, resting simply on the atonement of Jesus, is to drive him from us, vanquished and overcome.2. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. A Christian's life is no easy one.2. Call in all your allies. H. H. Murray.Nothing is more plainly taught in the Scriptures than that men are exposed to Satanic influence. said I; one thing at a time; I am a great sinner, it is true, though you have no right to tell me it. C. Lees, D. D.)The devil to be resistedA gentleman, who has spent many years of his life in capturing wild animals, says of the wolf, that, when attacked, he will first note the earnestness with which the enemy presses the attack, and, if he shows great determination, he scampers away. 'Stop! )Submission to GodIt is no less our interest than our duty to keep the mind in an habitual frame of submission. Thus only can we be enabled to resist the devil. said I; one thing at a time; I am a great sinner, it is true, though you have no right to tell me it. (3)Earnest prayer.3. The contest, as waged by every man and woman against evil, is no longer a heavy, dragging spiritless contest, but a brave and hopeful one. The most terrific battles are fought within, the most illustrious victories are won there. (1)Word of God. So Satan, that old dragon, that cruel crocodile, fleeth when he is resisted, but followeth us hardly when we give place unto him. That is not good reasoning. (2) Here, by the connective word "therefore," the oracular saying, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the lowly," is brought to bear, as an enforcement, on the rule, "Submit yourselves to God." He applies his temptations to those lusts and passions of the old nature which remain in us, and especially to those which, by the study of our character, he knows to be the strongest, and most apt to yield — those which "most easily beset us." A Christian's life is a most blessed one.(R. 3. 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