Post by Paul Emmy (@Paulemmy19)

James reminds us of the tragic strife that often exists among God's people. What is the cause of it all? Why are they so many unhappy homes and so many local churches torn by division? Why are there such bitter feuds among Christian workers in the homeland, and such conflicts among missionaries abroad? The reason is that we are constantly striving to satisfy our lust for pleasures and possessions and our desire to outdo others.

There's the lust to accumulate material possessions. There is the drive for prestige and power... These powerful forces are at work within us. We are never satisfied. We always want more. And yet it seems we are always frustrated in our desire to get what we want. The unfulfilled longings become powerful that we trample on those who seem to obstruct our progress.

Understanding James 4:1-5
William Macdonald

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