How can you draw near to God? James gives five ways: 1 Humble yourselves before God (4:7). Yield to his authority and will, commit your life to him and his control, and be willing to follow him. 2 Resist the Devil (4:7). Don’t allow Satan to entice and tempt you. 3 Wash your hands and purify your hearts - that is, lead a pure life (4:8). Be cleansed from sin, replacing your desire to sin with your desire to experience God’s purity. 4 Let there be sorrow and deep grief for your sins (4:9). Don’t be afraid to express deep heartfelt sorrow for what you have done. 5 Bow down before the Lord, and he will lift you up (4:10; 1 Peter 5:6).
Posted on: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 10:00:00 +0000
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