Bible Verse of The Day – 10-26-20

James 4:1 (NKJV) 1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members?

James 4:1-4 is a very interesting group of verses penned by James, the brother of Jesus.

James made some observations about the behavior of the Christians in the very early church. Those same observations, and the wisdom James shared regarding those observations, still apply today, especially in light of how far so much of the church has fallen morally.

So, let’s dig in and see what we can learn!

Verse 1 starts right off in typical James style, getting right to the heart of the matter. There is no fluff and no sugar coating. James plainly asks, “Where do wars and fights come from among you?”.

He then goes on to immediately tell them where those wars and fights come from.

Let’s take a look.

At the very heart of this warring and fighting was one thing; pride.

Pride was creating strife among them, leading to quarrels and outright fights between them.

Keep in mind that these were Christians, believers. These were not unbelievers

These believers had not yet come to understand that they needed to let God transform them, from the inside, out. They were still living and operating by their flesh and its evil, worldly desires.

Their minds needed to be renewed, so their way of thinking could be made new and acceptable in God’s sight.

Romans 12:2 (NKJV) 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Their hearts had not been touched by the One true God in a way that would soften and shape them, helping them to lay these desires to rest, and teaching them to set aside their pride and their ego, deferring to others to prevent conflict.

This is something that can take time to develop in each of us. Some learn more quickly than others.

The important thing, though, is that we do learn it.

Tomorrow we will pick up with verse 2 and see what else James had to say.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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