All other resistance is utterly vain: we have no power in ourselves.4. Mark again, the armour must be put on; it is not Rive us to look at, but to use. It is the enlightened and sanctified acquiescence of our inner nature with the dealings of God, under the conviction that all His ways are just and good, and that He has our welfare in view by every trial He sends us. 1. You are provided with armour before which he must flee. Very acute has been the reasoning process by which he has been approaching to a certain conclusion as to the nature of the disease. James 4:7-10 (1977-78) The following text is taken from a sermon preached by Gil Rugh, Senior Pastor at Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln, NE. This promise implies final flight (Romans 16:20). Clothe yourselves with humility, that you may enjoy this "grace." Contact & Service Times. says one: "To what shall I submit, and in what respects?". "Well, what do you say?" "I tell him," replied the boy, "whether I am a Christian or not is none of his business. It was but a few days ago that you lost your old friend. I grieve to say that I have met with persons who say, "I cannot find peace, I cannot get salvation," and talk very prettily in that way; but yet outside the door they are giggling one with another, as if it were matter of amusement. He cheerfully puts himself into the hand of others; suffers them to reduce him to unconsciousness; leaves himself entirely in their hands; and by and by he wakens up to find, by means he had no consciousness of, the obstacle removed, and his way open to returning health. He has the universe as the witness to his conduct. What in the ever-loving spirit of Liberty have you fuckwads done with the Republic? It represents the highest form of courage which to them is possible — the power to say "No" to every form of temptation.(J. Now consider the other and FOLLOWING PRECEPTS. On some streams you can drift; but, in the rapids which plunge hellward, no man can lie on his back, and float; he must keep in quick nervous action, or sink.(W. 3. It is a word that needs to be engraven on every young man and young woman's heart. )Resist the devilR. The Spirit of God has hard work with many Christians to lead them in the right way; they are as the horse and the mule which have no understanding, whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle. He has the universe as the witness to his conduct. )Resist the devilR. In the next place, we must resist the devil constantly; because he is unceasing in his assaults, we are never safe from him, no, not for an instant, under any circumstances or in any place.3. We must put away our sins. St. Bernard taught us this rule: for when the devil, observing him to preach excellently, and to do much benefit to his hearers, tempted him to vain-glory, hoping that the good man to avoid that would cease preaching, he gave this answer only, "I neither began for thee, neither for thee will I make an end. Like a child in a fit of the sulks, they cast an evil eye upon the great Father. The race is slowly but surely forging ahead. Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2011 (message contributor) based on 1 rating (rate this sermon illustration) | 2,599 views. But if he detects the least fear in his pursuer's movements, he will defend himself with great bravery. James 4:7-10 (1977-78) The following text is taken from a sermon preached by Gil Rugh, Senior Pastor at Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln, NE. And, among other reasons for so doing, I will mention, first, this — our ability to do it. 1. Yea, your life shall be like a globe belted and zoned with expressions of life; and never shall there be an hour when some portion of it shall not be in flower and fruitfulness.3. The current we stand in is deep, swift, and hissing; and who of us, at times, is not swayed and staggered by it? And, among other reasons for so doing, I will mention, first, this — our ability to do it. Proper 18/ Ordinary 23B. "What a crazy… sad day," he began. The thought that you can succeed in keeping your hand and heart clean is a constant inspiration to persevere. H. H. Murray.Nothing is more plainly taught in the Scriptures than that men are exposed to Satanic influence. Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV. Crafty and subtle.5. But the Christian should not "fight and war" with his fellow-believers; his quarrel is to be with Satan, and with Satan's works. )Temptation sometimes subtleJeremy Taylor, D. D.If any temptation to spoil your purposes happens in a religious duty, do not presently omit the action, but rather strive to rectify your intention and to mortify the temptation. Only "resist evil," only stand firm, only try, and whatever of good you in your better moments crave will come to you, and abide with you, as the light of the sun to-day comes to the earth, elicting its manifold fruitage, and illuminating it from pole to pole. 4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? The resistance must be made in the strength of God.(R. Special Messages is a compilation of these teachings. H. H. Mark again, the armour must be put on; it is not Rive us to look at, but to use. The current we stand in is deep, swift, and hissing; and who of us, at times, is not swayed and staggered by it? Mark again, the armour must be put on; it is not Rive us to look at, but to use. But this is not the trial, or the proof. We must beware of resisting him in one or more, and making this a kind of compensation for yielding to him in others.2. The Light that has come into the world, and shined upon so many hearts, is quickening the germinal capacities of man for virtue. And more than all, it is the spirit and temper of Him who said — "The cup which My father hath given Me, shall I not drink it?" (3) when, along with our supplications and our heart-yearnings, we live a pure and godly life. 2. A Christian's life is a most blessed one.(R. He calls for a brave resistance of the devil. Above all, I pray you submit yourselves, if you are conscious of such things, to the whispers of God's Holy Spirit. (3) Moreover the saints resist the devil when they earnestly give themselves over to the study of virtue and practice of godliness, serving the Lord in righteousness and true holiness of life. James 4:7-10 MSG. St. Bernard taught us this rule: for when the devil, observing him to preach excellently, and to do much benefit to his hearers, tempted him to vain-glory, hoping that the good man to avoid that would cease preaching, he gave this answer only, "I neither began for thee, neither for thee will I make an end. To parley with him is to be conquered.1. "But I have been so long in it," cries the man. This promise implies final flight (Romans 16:20). To submit to God is to find rest. It is no degradation of our reason to make it submissive to what God has spoken, although we may not be able fully to understand it in all its bearings. "Therefore you will be damned." The assurance, "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you," is a blessed and needed one. 4. If God "worketh in Christians to will and to do," Satan is the" spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience." The photographer's plates are rendered sensitive by a peculiar process: you shall take another sheet of glass and your friend shall stand before it as long as ever he likes, and there will be no impression produced, at least none which will be visible to the eye; but the sensitive plate will reveal every little wrinkle of the face and perpetuate every hair of the head. Condemn yourself and you shall not be condemned. If God "worketh in Christians to will and to do," Satan is the" spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience." Purify your inner life. If the barbarian ambassador came expressly to the Romans to negotiate, on the part of his country, for permission to be their servants, declaring that a voluntary submission, even to a foreign power, was preferable to a wild and disorderly freedom, well may the Christian triumph in the peace and security to be obtained by an unreserved submission to Him who is emphatically called the God of order.Submission to God's willPayson was asked, when under great bodily affliction, whether he could see any particular reason for this dispensation. To each proposition of virtue and vice you finally say "Yes" or "No." In the first place, we must resist him boldly and at once. The resistance must be made in the strength of God.(R. 6. This resistance must extend to all the variety of his temptations. This resistance must extend to all the variety of his temptations. Mark again, the armour must be put on; it is not Rive us to look at, but to use. He tells thee plainly, "If thou believest on the Lord Jesus Christ thou shall be saved." The third ground of submission is the great doctrine of redemption. That is not good reasoning. 1. (1)Word of God. But in order to success, let us always remember two things, which are of the last importance in tats contest. Mark again, whence is this armour to be obtained? Crafty and subtle.5. “’God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.’ So submit to God. The authoritative message of Scripture (James 4:5a) c. The divine response to the worldly (James 4:5b–6) (1) The yearning of the Spirit (James 4:5b–6a) (2) The verification from Scripture (James 4:6b) B. Yet once more, we must resist the devil watchfully and prayerfully.(A. Click on scripture passage for study links, or on lectionary week for study and liturgical links within a specific liturgical context. 2. Continually going about as roaring lion. But there is no reason why, by care and effort — a careful placing of the feet, and keeping our powers well collected — we cannot make headway against it. In the first four months after its release, 100,000 copies of The New Testament in Contemporary English were printed by NavPress, and 70,000 books … We can resist evil. Confess with thy heart, "If my soul were sent to hell it is no more than I deserve." It is a blessed mourning of which the text speaks; and they that mourn thus "shall be comforted." Now go your way.' stop!' This promise imports temporary flight. A. Be willing to accept whatever God appoints. 2. All other resistance is utterly vain: we have no power in ourselves. Previous. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. "Well, what do you say?" A Christian's life is no easy one.2. Remember, God has other messengers whom He will send if these loving ones do not suffice. What right have you with laughter while sin is unforgiven, while God is angry with you? The most effectual resistance we can make to him, therefore, is a constant and strenuous opposition to these — whichsoever of them we are conscious, from our experience, have most power within us. "(New Cycle. "(Jeremy Taylor, D. D.)Fighting the devilR. South.He who would fight the devil with his own weapons must not wonder if he finds him an over match.(R. So I cut the devil off with his own sword, and he went away mourning because he could not cast me down by calling me a sinner. If God "worketh in Christians to will and to do," Satan is the" spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience." THE MANNER IN WHICH, OR THE STEPS BY WHICH, THIS SUBMITTING OF OURSELVES TO GOD IS EFFECTED. The most effectual resistance we can make to him, therefore, is a constant and strenuous opposition to these — whichsoever of them we are conscious, from our experience, have most power within us. This resistance must extend to all the variety of his temptations. This resistance must extend to all the variety of his temptations. only from heaven.5. Purify your inner life. This promise implies final flight (Romans 16:20). The one exhortation is substantially the same as the other. "No," replied he, "but I am as well satisfied as if I could see ten thousand; God's will is the very perfection of all reason. The exhortation to the worldly (James 4:7–12) 1. Envies all human happiness.4. This promise imports temporary flight. 1. We must "cleanse our hands" from the open sins of which our neighbors may be cognizant, and "purify our hearts" from those secret faults which are known only to God. Murray. In the waters of this assurance the dirtiest may wash and be cleansed. "I tell him," replied the boy, "whether I am a Christian or not is none of his business. Common sense teaches that rebellion against Omnipotence is … It is true I am a great sinner, but it is written, "Jesus Christ came to save sinners"; therefore I shall be saved! W. Shape, M. In the waters of this assurance the dirtiest may wash and be cleansed. Upon the edge of this terrible ability to resist God plant yourself, and behold the abyss at your feet.2. A. 8, 9.) Between this and some other course there is no election; you must fight, or die. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. There is no truth clearer to the thoughtful mind than this, that nothing can be beyond the notice or the power of God; and yet there is no truth less practically received by a large part of mankind. "(New Cycle. Summary: What does it mean to submit to God? We shall long and labor to be holy. I charge you, hear the voice of these providences; listen to these solemn calls. Now Satan is the assassin, and not the open enemy; how, then, is he to be resisted?1. Believe it to be true. A. And as those dispositions, perhaps from the comparative perfection of our moral nature, could not have been exercised in a world of unmixed gratification, so neither would they have found their proper office or object in a state of strict and evident retribution — that is, in which we had no sufferings to submit to but what were evidently and manifestly the punishment of our sins. The Light that has come into the world, and shined upon so many hearts, is quickening the germinal capacities of man for virtue. Nothing brings out so sharply the personality of man as some act of sin. A Christian's life is a most blessed one.(R. How do the following verses compare with James’ message in this part of his letter? Lessons:1. Get serious, really serious. What next? Tried weapons. It represents the highest form of courage which to them is possible — the power to say "No" to every form of temptation.(J. Wardlaw, D. D.)The devil put to flightLuther says: "Once upon a time the devil said to me, 'Martin Luther, you are a great sinner, and you will be damned!' James 4:14 answers this question: “For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” Demonstrate this idea by using your household’s bathroom. Yet once more, we must resist the devil watchfully and prayerfully.(A. And, among other reasons for so doing, I will mention, first, this — our ability to do it. Nay, go to Him in fitter form and fashion, or He will refuse your prayers. This is the being, then, whom we are commanded to resist.1. In the next place, we must resist the devil constantly; because he is unceasing in his assaults, we are never safe from him, no, not for an instant, under any circumstances or in any place.3. Quit playing the field. Wardlaw, D. D.)The devil put to flightLuther says: "Once upon a time the devil said to me, 'Martin Luther, you are a great sinner, and you will be damned!' His policy. The waters behind are white with the freshening breeze; and the purposes of God, like a mighty wind, will put an increasing pressure upon the sails, and blow them grandly along. We do make headway. Lessons: 2. In the next place, we must resist the devil "strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might." There must be no parleying with him, no yielding to him even in the slightest thing, no shrinking from his attack: to shrink from him is only to make him more bold, while to resist him, resting simply on the atonement of Jesus, is to drive him from us, vanquished and overcome.2. Murray. When you cease trying to serve two masters, and submit yourselves unto God, He will bless you, but not till then. And, as his temptations are often sudden — meant to take us at unawares — this vigilance over our own hearts must be constant and unremitting — "lest he find us off our guard."3. Christ came to show us how to resist temptation in order that we might not fall into sin. Out of this thought comes also what might be called the hopefulness of morality. The fun and games are over. We do make headway. 1. stop!' He applies his temptations to those lusts and passions of the old nature which remain in us, and especially to those which, by the study of our character, he knows to be the strongest, and most apt to yield — those which "most easily beset us." stop!' 4. 1700 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508. "(Jeremy Taylor, D. D.)Fighting the devilR. (Ver. He will meet your advance, He will not keep aloof from you, whatever your past inconsistency, unfaithfulness — your going hack to the world, your covetous, adulterous solicitation of its friendship. W. Shape, M. And then let it always be known that submission to God is absolutely necessary to salvation. Can a mortal hand grasp the globe in its palm? The design of all Satan's assaults is to prevent us from doing so; and the best way in which to "resist" him is resolutely to "draw nigh." H. H. We do make headway. If God "worketh in Christians to will and to do," Satan is the" spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience." South.)ResistJ. Then it is added, "Purify your hearts, ye double-minded." South.He who would fight the devil with his own weapons must not wonder if he finds him an over match.(R. The most effectual resistance we can make to him, therefore, is a constant and strenuous opposition to these — whichsoever of them we are conscious, from our experience, have most power within us. The Blue Letter Bible - KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries. H. H. Murray.Nothing is more plainly taught in the Scriptures than that men are exposed to Satanic influence. HERE YOU HAVE AMPLE SCOPE FOR YOUR FIGHTING INSTINCTS. (1)Word of God. )Resistance of evilW. (3)Be united. Tags: Satan. His grace brings us; His Spirit sweetly yet efficaciously disposes and enables us to approach. In offering pardon Heaven does not absolve the sinner from the moral obligation of the law. 3. Mark it well, it is not a part, but the whole armour which is to be put on; not one part of that armour must be missing, or we at once expose a point of attack to our adversary. It brings him out into the foreground as an agent. Scripture References: James 4:7-10 More Messages from Robb Rexilius | Download Audio. South.)ResistJ. W. Shape, M. A.The enemy who meets me fairly on the field of battle is very different from the assassin who steals upon me in the dark, when unprepared, to rob me of my life. James emphasizes the importance of mercy in our dealings with our fellow man, for mercy triumphs over judgement (2:13). If the barbarian ambassador came expressly to the Romans to negotiate, on the part of his country, for permission to be their servants, declaring that a voluntary submission, even to a foreign power, was preferable to a wild and disorderly freedom, well may the Christian triumph in the peace and security to be obtained by an unreserved submission to Him who is emphatically called the God of order.Submission to God's willPayson was asked, when under great bodily affliction, whether he could see any particular reason for this dispensation. A Slave Named James Scripture References: James 4:7-10 More Messages from Robb Rexilius | Download Audio. "Submit yourselves, then, to God. C. Lees, D. D.)The devil to be resistedA gentleman, who has spent many years of his life in capturing wild animals, says of the wolf, that, when attacked, he will first note the earnestness with which the enemy presses the attack, and, if he shows great determination, he scampers away. So I cut the devil off with his own sword, and he went away mourning because he could not cast me down by calling me a sinner. "Answer to the devilNew Cycle. In the next place, we must resist the devil "strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might." Griffin. Wardlaw, D. D.1. Drawing Near to God 6 But He gives us more grace. said I; one thing at a time; I am a great sinner, it is true, though you have no right to tell me it. We urge it on the ground of relationship and obligation. "How, then, am I to submit?" In the next place, we must resist the devil "strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might." His decision is his decision, and against God, in whom all which is assailable by vice finds expression. lie who believes in Christ sincerely will be much in prayer; yet there are some who say, "We want to be saved," but they neglect prayer. "Well, what do you say?" A. The authoritative message of Scripture (James 4:5a) c. The divine response to the worldly (James 4:5b–6) (1) The yearning of the Spirit (James 4:5b–6a) (2) The verification from Scripture (James 4:6b) B. If the sanctified are said to be "filled with the Holy Ghost," "why," said Peter to Ananias, "hath Satan filled thy heart?" If it was never wounded, how can He heal it? )Submission to GodIt is no less our interest than our duty to keep the mind in an habitual frame of submission. We are to submit to His commands. He seeks to subvert the allegiance of people to himself and is an enemy to God. The resistance must be made in the strength of God.(R. Lessons:1. In this life, he flees only to rally his forces and return. We must resist Satan. Wardlaw, D. D.1. "(Jeremy Taylor, D. D.)Fighting the devilR. Now Satan is the assassin, and not the open enemy; how, then, is he to be resisted?1. Murray. The one I may overcome, but the other nothing can shield me from but the all-watchful providence of my God. Griffin. Quit dabbling in sin. Wardlaw, D. D.1. )Submission to GodBp. THE FLIGHT.1. It is said that a Protestant woman was kept in that hideous place for forty years, and during all that time her employment was in graving with a piece of iron, for any one who might come after her, that word. The most effectual resistance we can make to him, therefore, is a constant and strenuous opposition to these — whichsoever of them we are conscious, from our experience, have most power within us. Here we see the shadows of the life of grace; but its shadows are only the reflection of its joys. Does he make the first advance? 5. So let God work his will in you. The Epistle of James, the Letter of James, or simply James (Ancient Greek: Ἰάκωβος, romanized: Iakōbos), is a General epistle and one of the 21 epistles (didactic letters) in the New Testament.. And what does he find? A. Griffin.I. James 4:7 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] James 4:7, NIV: "Submit yourselves, then, to God.Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." In the next place, we must resist the devil constantly; because he is unceasing in his assaults, we are never safe from him, no, not for an instant, under any circumstances or in any place.3. General orders. Yea, your life shall be like a globe belted and zoned with expressions of life; and never shall there be an hour when some portion of it shall not be in flower and fruitfulness.3. of Illustrations. No one is compelled to sin. HERE YOU HAVE AMPLE SCOPE FOR YOUR FIGHTING INSTINCTS. Only "resist evil," only stand firm, only try, and whatever of good you in your better moments crave will come to you, and abide with you, as the light of the sun to-day comes to the earth, elicting its manifold fruitage, and illuminating it from pole to pole. But there is no reason why, by care and effort — a careful placing of the feet, and keeping our powers well collected — we cannot make headway against it. The most terrific battles are fought within, the most illustrious victories are won there.2. In the next place, we must resist Satan clad in the whole armour of God (Ephesians 6:11, 13). 3. That is not good reasoning. In this life, he flees only to rally his forces and return. "I tell him," replied the boy, "whether I am a Christian or not is none of his business. James Krause is more than happy to oblige to Diego Sanchez’s callout. Knowing as we do that all these things work together for our good, and that we never endure a smart more than our heavenly Father knows to be needful, we are bound to submit ourselves cheerfully to all that He appoints. In the first place, we must resist him boldly and at once. of Illustrations. Get serious, really serious. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. The resistance must be made in the strength of God.(R. Mark again, the armour must be put on; it is not Rive us to look at, but to use. That is not good reasoning. A. Not otherwise can we render submission and have it accepted. I desire now to address myself TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT SAVED, but have some desire to be so. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Does any one object that we have in this a somewhat gloomy picture of the religious life? You must also submit yourselves to God's way of saving you through an atoning sacrifice and by means of your personal faith in that sacrifice. 2. Mentally. Out of this thought comes also what might be called the hopefulness of morality. And the argument is both clear and strong. There must be no parleying with him, no yielding to him even in the slightest thing, no shrinking from his attack: to shrink from him is only to make him more bold, while to resist him, resting simply on the atonement of Jesus, is to drive him from us, vanquished and overcome.2. Mentally. "Resist the devil" —1. (2)Past experience. What next? Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." 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