November 26
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ADULTERERS
A poem by ILMA
What causes conflicts and arguments among people?
Don’t they stem from selfish desires at war inside of you?
You want what you don’t have so you scheme for it
Because of envy, you obsess to have it no matter what it takes.
You don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God
And when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong
You desire only what will give you pleasure and don’t care how you get it
Don’t you realize that you are consumed by worldly cravings and desires?
You adulterers! Friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God
If you want to be a friend of the world then you are not a servant of the Lord
God opposes the proud but blesses and gives grace to all those who are humble
So be humble before God, avoid the devil and he will run away from you.
Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided
You can’t serve the Lord and also cater to your own selfish desires
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor
He blesses those who are obedient and constantly faithful.
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MEMORY VERSE
You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God – James 4:4
Read: James 4:1-10
This warning of James is something that all believers should take seriously. We need to be focused on God’s truth and commands. When we aim to get what we want, we become friends with the world and enemies of God. Stay humble and pure and you will be able to resist the devil and be victorious in this spiritual battle.
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REFLECTION
• Why did James call unfaithful believers as adulterers?