Sunday 22nd September 2024
You are welcome to worship in person this Sunday at 10.15am.
Hand sanitizer and masks are available if you would like to use them.
We are also live streaming of our services. The service can be seen each Sunday morning commencing at 10.15am. Here is the link to our YouTube channel to access the live streaming:
James 4: 1-12 / Choosing God’s Way: Humility Over Ambition
James 4:1-12 focuses on the internal and external conflicts caused by selfish desires and worldly wisdom. It calls Christians to reflect on their relationship with Christ and whether their faith aligns with their actions. James highlights that envy and selfish ambition lead to internal battles and external divisions within the Christian community, disrupting relationships and driving people apart.
The text emphasises the dangers of pursuing personal pleasure, which can lead to shameful actions, rivalry, and a separation from God. It contrasts this with true prayer and humility, where believers submit to God’s will rather than their own desires. James warns against spiritual adultery—trying to balance friendship with both the world and God—urging believers to choose loyalty to God.
Repentance and humility are key themes, with James calling for believers to submit to God, resist worldly temptations, and draw near to Him. In doing so, God promises grace to the humble and the lifting up of those who turn to Him in repentance. The message ultimately encourages choosing a life of humility and faith in God over selfish ambition, leading to peace, righteousness, and divine exaltation. IL-WOONG.
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