Titus Family Ministry

James 4:5            God is jealous for us

Jealous for the spirit He has placed within us

He gave us our eternal spirit and wants us to love him with it

He has also given us the Holy Spirit to dwell within us

(1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 1:13-14)

He yearns for our spirit

A deep desire to have our spirit United with his

(John 17:20-23; 1 Corinthians 6:17)

Have ever thought about how that motivated Him?

(John 3:16; Romans 5:8)

James 4:6            God gives grace in abundance

He gives more than is necessary

Why?  So that we can be in relationship with Him

(Ephesians 2:8)

Who does he give grace to?

The humble

(Psalm 149:4; Matthew 18:4; 1 Peter 5:5)

The humble are right minded, the see themselves and God correctly

They are not full of pride

Pride destroys and brings about resistance to God

It is a wrong heart and mind that exalts self

Pride refuses to submit or depend on God

(Psalm 10:4; Proverbs 16:18)

When we admit our need for God, He will give us the grace and help we need

(Hebrews 4:16)

James 4:7            Submit to God

This is the rightful place of man, acknowledging His Lordship over us

Resist the devil.  How do we do that?

Firm in faith

Trusting God

Speaking and believing His word

Praying

Right-mindedness (believing and being transformed by the truth)

Do not give the devil an opportunity

(Matthew 4:1-11; Ephesians 4:26-27; 1 Peter 5:6-11)

When we resist, the devil will flee

When He sees our faith and resolve he will move on

He tempted Christ three times and then left Him when he found no opportunity