AVOIDING THE CONFLICT

(from works to words, to wisdom, to wars)

James 4

The Cause of Quarrels and Conflicts 1–3

1. 1. The war

   2. The wantonness

The Caution Against Worldliness 4–6

1. 1. God is not friends with the world

   2. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble

The Call to Humility and Repentance 7–10

1. 1. Surrender to God

   2. Survey your distance

   3. Situate yourself correctly

The Criticism Against Judging Others 11–12

1. 1. Guard yourself

   2. God is the Judge

   3. Get right with your brother

The Counsel Against Boasting About Tomorrow 13–17

1. 1. Arrogant planning is condemned

   2. Answer “If the Lord will”

   3. Awareness without action is sin