Message Title: The Way Up is Down
Message Goal: Intimacy and friendship with God through an accurate view of our sin in view of the Cross.
Message Text: James 4:6-10
Key Words:
- Pride (Sin)
- Humility
- Grace
How is Sin like Leave (yeast)
1.Yeast works in a hidden way – you can’t see it
2.It continues to spread – one small lump will spread through a whole new batch of dough.
3.It sucks all the sweetness Out – sin will eventually still all your joy.
The Worst Yeast (Sin) is Pride
1.Pride blinds you to God and others.
2.Pride is myopic. – it will blind you of your sin and make you very shortsighted.
Sin hits us with an …
- Undetected weakness – Personal Flaw
- Unexpected Opportunity- Tempting Situation
- Unprotected Life – A life not guarded by the Word of truth and prayer
What Do We Do?
“The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.” Psalm 25:14
Seek Tenaciously Fear and Friendship with God
Definition of Love – you want to be with that person and are committed to their good (best)
