Welcome to episode 38 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of James, covering chapter 4. The series is called “Having a faith that works.” Today, we discuss the outworking of worldly wisdom and cover:

  • The source of conflict (vv. 1-6)
  • The gravity of grace (vv. 7-10)
  • Finding fault (vv. 11-12)
  • Arrogant self-sufficiency (vv. 13-17)

Key takeaways:

  • The struggle against the evil desires that are in all of us must be won daily and is accomplished by willfully and completely submitting to the Word of God.
  • Coveting is willingness to turn an earthly object of human desire into something of ultimate concern.
  • At times, we ask God for things to gratify ourselves, rather than to please and serve Him.
  • The world is the enemy of God, and whoever wills to be a friend of the world cannot be the friend of God.
  • When we slander others, we become a judge of God’s law.
  • To make plans without considering God’s plan is the same thing as arrogantly claiming to be in full command of the future.

Quotable:

God in grace gives His people the help they need to resist the appeal of the world and to remain loyal to Him.

Application:

  • Prayer that is consistent with true faith will not make selfish requests.
  • When we ask God for things out of wrong motive or we ask for things to squander on our pleasure, we make God a dispenser of vices.
  • Without active faith, making prayerful request for wisdom from God, you will be at the mercy of your most base desires.
  • Unconditional surrender is the only way to complete victory.If there is any area of the life kept back from God, there will always be battles.
  • Humbling ourselves is a matter of relating whole-heartedly to God in recognition of His total claim upon your life.

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