W. Shape, M. Stand shoulder to shoulder.2. A heavenly panoply is provided for us, and no other can enable us to conquer. Huntington. Wardlaw, D. D.1. This resistance must extend to all the variety of his temptations. In the first place, we must resist him boldly and at once. But this is not the trial, or the proof. Jan 1, 1989. H. H. Apr 9, 2000. Mark it well, it is not a part, but the whole armour which is to be put on; not one part of that armour must be missing, or we at once expose a point of attack to our adversary. THE FLIGHT.1. But constant resistance, while it strengthens the Christian, weakens the adversary.2. Confess with thy heart, "If my soul were sent to hell it is no more than I deserve." To each proposition of virtue and vice you finally say "Yes" or "No." And, as his temptations are often sudden — meant to take us at unawares — this vigilance over our own hearts must be constant and unremitting — "lest he find us off our guard."3. He cheerfully puts himself into the hand of others; suffers them to reduce him to unconsciousness; leaves himself entirely in their hands; and by and by he wakens up to find, by means he had no consciousness of, the obstacle removed, and his way open to returning health. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. CAP ITO L CO MMISSIO N CO L OR AD O A MESSAGE OF HOPE &SUBMIT TO GOD: JAMES 4:7 ˝devil ˛ Greek ˝diabolo, ˛ meaning the slanderer, giving description of the devil ˇs primary activity, God ˇs enemy, the chief power of evil, God ˇs enemy who is constantly engaged in seeking to subvert the allegiance of God ˇs people by leading … 3. Scripture: James 4:7 “Submit yourselves, then, to God.” Focus: When we trust God and give Him our all He blesses and cares us. Yet once more, we must resist the devil watchfully and prayerfully.(A. stop!' It is a word that needs to be engraven on every young man and young woman's heart. Be not so foolish as to provoke Him so to do. Upon the edge of this terrible ability to resist God plant yourself, and behold the abyss at your feet.2. From Series: "James" "(New Cycle. A Christian's life is no easy one.2. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. James emphasizes the importance of mercy in our dealings with our fellow man, for mercy triumphs over judgement (2:13). C. Lees, D. D.In an old tower on the Continent they show you, graven again and again on the stones of one of the dungeons, the word "Resist." In the next place, we must resist Satan clad in the whole armour of God (Ephesians 6:11, 13). 5. The assurance, "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you," is a blessed and needed one. Wardlaw, D. D.1. Wardlaw, D. D.)The devil put to flightLuther says: "Once upon a time the devil said to me, 'Martin Luther, you are a great sinner, and you will be damned!' I. Another consideration on which this duty is founded is that repining is as fruitless as it is sinful. W. Shape, M. A.The enemy who meets me fairly on the field of battle is very different from the assassin who steals upon me in the dark, when unprepared, to rob me of my life. And, among other reasons for so doing, I will mention, first, this — our ability to do it. Manton.There is a threefold submission to God: of our carnal hearts to His holiness; of our proud hearts to His mercy; and of our revolting hearts to His sovereignty; and all this that we may be pure, humble, and obedient.(T. The authoritative message of Scripture (James 4:5a) c. The divine response to the worldly (James 4:5b–6) (1) The yearning of the Spirit (James 4:5b–6a) (2) The verification from Scripture (James 4:6b) B. 4. 51:16-17. c. Ps. stop!' He calls for a brave resistance of the devil. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Can suggest ideas to the mind. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. A dry-eyed faith will never see the kingdom of God. 2. This promise implies final flight (Romans 16:20). Should its requirements be accommodated to ease your indolence? We do make headway. 5. Mark it well, it is not a part, but the whole armour which is to be put on; not one part of that armour must be missing, or we at once expose a point of attack to our adversary. "God sets himself in array against the proud; therefore, be subject unto God." Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others? 6. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Scripture: James 4:13–16. He shall honour you here and hereafter, conferring on you, as His children, present grace and future glory — now the foretastes, then the full fruition of heavenly blessedness. Quit playing the field. (3)Earnest prayer.3. He applies his temptations to those lusts and passions of the old nature which remain in us, and especially to those which, by the study of our character, he knows to be the strongest, and most apt to yield — those which "most easily beset us." He has the universe as the witness to his conduct. "No," replied he, "but I am as well satisfied as if I could see ten thousand; God's will is the very perfection of all reason. The fun and games are over. Love of the world. The text has been edited and condensed by IHCC staff for use as a Bible Study aid. Then the Lord sums up His precepts by saying, "Humble yourselves in the sight of God." As you find him on the arena of your own soul. The waters behind are white with the freshening breeze; and the purposes of God, like a mighty wind, will put an increasing pressure upon the sails, and blow them grandly along. The fun and games are over. We must not "give place" to him (Ephesians 4:27) by cherishing covetousness or envy; for, if we allow him any place at all, he may speedily take possession of the entire area of the heart. THE FOE.1. He has the universe as the witness to his conduct. South.)ResistJ. 2. (2)Past experience. We must make the blood of Jesus our only plea, and surrender our hearts to the gracious operations of the Holy Spirit. To each proposition of virtue and vice you finally say "Yes" or "No." A Christian's life is no easy one.2. C. Lees, D. D.In an old tower on the Continent they show you, graven again and again on the stones of one of the dungeons, the word "Resist." THE FLIGHT.1. James 4:7-17. )Resistance of evilW. The current we stand in is deep, swift, and hissing; and who of us, at times, is not swayed and staggered by it? As a fleet of great merchant-men, impelled by the steady trade winds — their yards like bars of gold, their ropes like lines of ruby — go sailing at morning towards the east and the rising sun; so the race, in all its powers and motives, will be grandly luminous as it moves on into the light of the millennium. On some streams you can drift; but, in the rapids which plunge hellward, no man can lie on his back, and float; he must keep in quick nervous action, or sink.(W. It is a word that needs to be engraven on every young man and young woman's heart. We shall allow him to control us in body and mind, in intellect and conscience, in heart and will, in act and habit. Christianity does not accept the idea of passive spirituality—a response is required from all men. The authoritative message of Scripture (James 4:5a) c. The divine response to the worldly (James 4:5b–6) (1) The yearning of the Spirit (James 4:5b–6a) (2) The verification from Scripture (James 4:6b) B. Can suggest ideas to the mind. said I; one thing at a time; I am a great sinner, it is true, though you have no right to tell me it. St. Bernard taught us this rule: for when the devil, observing him to preach excellently, and to do much benefit to his hearers, tempted him to vain-glory, hoping that the good man to avoid that would cease preaching, he gave this answer only, "I neither began for thee, neither for thee will I make an end. This is abominable, since we are not our own makers; for "it is He that hath made us and not we ourselves." stop!' Invincible armour (Ephesians 6:10-18).III. The race is slowly but surely forging ahead. of Illustrations. But constant resistance, while it strengthens the Christian, weakens the adversary. Wardlaw, D. D.)The devil put to flightLuther says: "Once upon a time the devil said to me, 'Martin Luther, you are a great sinner, and you will be damned!' In the waters of this assurance the dirtiest may wash and be cleansed. 1; 2; Next; Next week we will celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ here on earth. Continually going about as roaring lion. That is not good reasoning. 3. He bids you trust His Son Jesus; will you do so or not? It brings him out into the foreground as an agent. In this life, he flees only to rally his forces and return. He applies his temptations to those lusts and passions of the old nature which remain in us, and especially to those which, by the study of our character, he knows to be the strongest, and most apt to yield — those which "most easily beset us." And, as his temptations are often sudden — meant to take us at unawares — this vigilance over our own hearts must be constant and unremitting — "lest he find us off our guard."3. only from heaven.5. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. He is not only in the grosser habits of life, and the corrupter institutions of society, but in literature, friendships, and even religions.II. (2) Here, by the connective word "therefore," the oracular saying, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the lowly," is brought to bear, as an enforcement, on the rule, "Submit yourselves to God." It is true I am a great sinner, but it is written, "Jesus Christ came to save sinners"; therefore I shall be saved! Though no trial for the present is joyous, but grievous, yet ought we to resign ourselves to it because of its after results. South.He who would fight the devil with his own weapons must not wonder if he finds him an over match.(R. The waters behind are white with the freshening breeze; and the purposes of God, like a mighty wind, will put an increasing pressure upon the sails, and blow them grandly along. d. Isa. If God "worketh in Christians to will and to do," Satan is the" spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience." But again: the wisdom of this injunction, "Resist the devil," is seen when you reflect that in resistance, and resistance alone, is safety. In the next place, we must resist Satan clad in the whole armour of God (Ephesians 6:11, 13). Other sermons in the series. of Illustrations.A minister asked a little converted boy, "Does not the devil tell you that you are not a Christian?" 'Stop! God will be propitious to him, and visit him, and take up his abode with him. Griffin. A. Quit playing the field. John Piper Jan 1, 1989 334 Shares Sermon. )The Christian championA. If you do the devil's work with your hands, do not expect the Lord to fill them with His blessing. This promise imports temporary flight. We do make headway. But constant resistance, while it strengthens the Christian, weakens the adversary.2. Invincible armour (Ephesians 6:10-18).III. In the next place, we must resist Satan clad in the whole armour of God (Ephesians 6:11, 13). of Illustrations.A minister asked a little converted boy, "Does not the devil tell you that you are not a Christian?" (3)Be united. Out of this thought comes also what might be called the hopefulness of morality. That is not good reasoning. He has the universe as the witness to his conduct. Proper 18/ Ordinary 23B. This resistance must extend to all the variety of his temptations. This is the being, then, whom we are commanded to resist.1. His malice. (2)Be vigilant. In this life, he flees only to rally his forces and return. In the waters of this assurance the dirtiest may wash and be cleansed. 3. H. H. Murray.Nothing is more plainly taught in the Scriptures than that men are exposed to Satanic influence. The Light that has come into the world, and shined upon so many hearts, is quickening the germinal capacities of man for virtue. Notice James 4:7, first we submit to God and then we resist the devil. HERE YOU HAVE GLORIOUS ENCOURAGEMENT FOR YOUR FIGHTING INSTINCTS. 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