JamesShembull

With the utmost passion, James shows a line drawn in the sand between those that are walking in the ways of this world, and those that are walking with Jesus. It was common in ancient times for God to speak with serious urgency and passion when His people were attracted to some form of idolatry. As James sees it, envy or desire of what is happening in the world, is idolatry, which equals friendship with the world.

James recognizes that we cannot both be friends of this world system in rebellion against God, and friends of God at the same time. Even the desire to be a friend of the world makes one an enemy of God.

The more we study His word, and invite God to be a part of our everyday lives, the desire for ways of the world will fade, while our hunger for a life with Him grows.

Prayer points:

• Pray and ask God to reveal any idols or ways of the world that cause temptation in your life.
• Pray for strength to withhold temptation or desire to fall into the ways of the world.