James 4:7-12: Humility Before God and Others

Sermon Overview:

1. Humility Before God (v. 7-10)

   1. Resist the devil.

   2. Draw near to God:

      1. Through prayer

      2. Though Scripture.

      3. By faith in Christ.

   3. Repent of sin.

2. Humility Before Others (v. 11-12)

Reflection:

• What does it mean to resist the devil? What does this look like in your life? If he were to tempt you, how would he do it?

• How do we draw near to God, and how does this inform what we should do when we do not feel close to him? Do you need to grow in any of the mentioned ways to draw near?

• What is repentance? Is there anything God wants you to repent of right now?

• What does James mean by speaking evil/judging and how does this show up in our lives?