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Our Conflict with the World

Our Conflict with the World. James 4:1-5. Conflict is Inevitable James 4:4. Opposing ideas, Heb. 11:13-16 Opposing values, Matt. 6:19-21 Opposing goals, Col. 3:1-4 Christ is Lord of the heart, 1 Pet. 3:15 Must face conflict with faith, 1 Jno. 5:4 Compromise means death!.

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Our Conflict with the World

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  1. Our Conflict with the World James 4:1-5

  2. Conflict is InevitableJames 4:4 • Opposing ideas, Heb. 11:13-16 • Opposing values, Matt. 6:19-21 • Opposing goals, Col. 3:1-4 • Christ is Lord of the heart, 1 Pet. 3:15 • Must face conflict with faith, 1 Jno. 5:4 Compromise means death!

  3. Israel:Conflict against the Nations • Drive them out, Exo. 23:31-33 • Do not marry; Conquer and utterly destroy, Deut. 7:1-6 • Mingling brought defilement, wrath and captivity, Psa. 106:34-43

  4. Israel:Conflict against the Nations • Jesus against Satan, Matt. 10:34 (12:29; 16:21; Jno. 12:31) • The apostles, 2 Cor. 4:7-15 • Christians, Matt. 10:34-39; 1 Tim. 6:12

  5. The Nature of the Conflict • Necessary, though painful and constant, Heb. 11:32-38 (Matt. 5:11-12) • Comes in the form of: • Personal temptations,James 4:2-3 • Friends, media, internet, job, recreation • Peer pressure, conformity, “fun”

  6. The Nature of the Conflict • Comes in the form of: • Doctrinal errors,Jude 3-4 (Col. 2:20-23) • Moral compromises, James 4:4; 1 Peter 4:1-5 (2 Cor. 6:17) • The battle is now • The enemy is before us

  7. Weapons of our Warfare2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2 Tim. 4:7-8 • DILIGENCE: Watchful for the enemy • Matthew 26:41:Constant vigilance with prayer • 1 Peter 5:8:Sober thinking • Eph. 5:15-21:Carefully use your time with understanding, thankfulness and fear of Christ

  8. Weapons of our Warfare2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2 Tim. 4:7-8 • COURAGE: The will to survive • 1 Cor. 16:13:Bravery, valor and determination to stand in truth • Phil. 1:27-28: Strive with confidence • Heb. 13:5-6: Courage is “faith-based” (not in self – in God!)

  9. Weapons of our Warfare2 Cor. 10:3-5; 2 Tim. 4:7-8 • PERSEVERANCE: Endure no matter what • Matt. 24:9-13: To the end • 2 Ths. 1:4: Patience and faith…endure • Gal. 6:9: Do not grow weary • 1 Tim. 6:11: Do not be deterred

  10. Conflict with the World • We become God’s enemies if we give up the fight, James 4:4; John 15:18-19 • Diligence – Courage – Perseverance James 4:7 (2 Tim. 4:7) • Victory is assured in Christ! 1 Cor. 15:57; 1 Jno. 5:4

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