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The War Within and the Battle Without | James 4:1-12 | Faith That Works

Why do conflicts arise within the church and our personal relationships? In this sermon from First Reformed Church in Edgerton, MN, we explore James 4:1-12 to understand the "internal Civil War" between our new nature in Christ and the "phantom limb" of our old fleshly desires. James gets to the root of our quarrels—unmet selfish desires and worldliness—and points us toward the only solution: humble repentance and drawing near to the God who gives more grace. 00:00 - Introduction: The Civil War and Phantom Limbs 01:52 - The Internal Civil War: Flesh vs. Spirit 03:39 - The Root of Conflict: Selfish Desires and Envy 08:01 - Worldliness and the Warning Against Spiritual Adultery 12:49 - God’s Provision: Grace for the Humble 16:11 - Active Resistance: Resisting the Devil and Drawing Near to God 19:23 - True Repentance: Sorrow that Leads to Exaltation 22:16 - Humility in Judgment: Who Are You to Judge Your Neighbor? 25:28 - Practical Application: Identifying the "Itch" 28:21 - Conclusion and Closing Prayer