He Will Draw Near - James
What types of desires lead to conflict? (Verses 1-3) Which one of these do you find particularly challenging in your own life?
The scriptures often refer to the Church as the bride of Christ (Revelation 19:7). Other passages, such as Jeremiah 3:20 and Isaiah 54:5, speak of God as the “husband” and his people as the “wife.” How do these references impact how seriously you view covetousness, lust, and other ways that you may lean towards “friendship with the world”?
Why should we submit to God?
How should we submit to God?