James 4

So this passage was very good; it talks a lot about what not to do, and how to stop doing it. Verses 1-3 were a tad bit confusing, and I did a poor job of explaining what exactly they meant. When we do something just for selfish reasons and ambitions, we do it for ourselves and not for God's glory. This is wrong, and if we are doing it out of jealousy and selfishness, out of the or for the pleasures of the world, then we are doing the opposite of God's will and sin. We need to let God's will be done, as our lives are God's and not our own. Sorry for the confusion.
Here's today's passage: James 4:1-17 CEV
[1] Why do you fight and argue with each other? Isn't it because you are full of selfish desires that fight to control your body? [2] You want something you don't have, and you will do anything to get it. You will even kill! But you still cannot get what you want, and you won't get it by fighting and arguing. You should pray for it. [3] Yet even when you do pray, your prayers are not answered, because you pray just for selfish reasons. [4] You people aren't faithful to God! Don't you know if you love the world, you are God's enemies? And if you decide to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God. [5] Do you doubt the Scriptures that say, “God truly cares about the Spirit he has put in us”? [6] In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he blesses all who are humble with undeserved grace.” [7] Surrender to God! Resist the devil, and he will run from you. [8] Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Clean up your lives, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you people who can't make up your mind. [9] Be sad and sorry and weep. Stop laughing and start crying. Be gloomy instead of glad. [10] Be humble in the Lord's presence, and he will honor you. [11] My friends, don't say cruel things about others! If you do, or if you condemn others, you are condemning God's Law. And if you condemn the Law, you put yourself above the Law and refuse to obey either it [12] or God who gave it. God is our judge, and he can save or destroy us. What right do you have to condemn anyone? [13] You should know better than to say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to the city. We will do business there for a year and make a lot of money!” [14] What do you know about tomorrow? How can you be so sure about your life? It is nothing more than mist that appears for only a little while before it disappears. [15] You should say, “If the Lord lets us live, we will do these things.” [16] Yet you are stupid enough to brag, and it is wrong to be so proud. [17] If you don't do what you know is right, you have sinned.
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If you are curious about becoming saved, I would love to offer some advice or guidance, as well as some tips, and encouragement. To become saved, pray this prayer ALOUD:
"Heavenly Father, I am sorry for my sins, because I am a sinner- I ask for forgiveness, and that you will come into my life forever Lord Jesus- I accept you into my life, and believe with my heart in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Jesus name, amen."
Please comment or reach out to me for help, or guidance. Here are some things to begin doing or practicing
Begin going to a church, or watching a church service online
*Begin praying on a consistent basis, getting personal with God
*Read the Bible on a consistent basis, setting aside specific time
*Find a mentor, and choose to give everything to God, putting him first
*I would not recommend searching Christian guidance on TH-cam because there are a lot of deceptive and wrongfully motivated TH-camrs
It may be rough, uncomfortable, weird or hard to do, but once you give everything over to God, EVERYTHING, your life really starts to change. I know from experience. And don't let anyone stop you from reading, praying, and seeking God.
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