James 4:1, 4-6, 10
The Enemy Within (James 1:13-15)
THEME: “The greatest enemy to the home is found with the people of the home.”
I. The Control of Sin
A. Our Natural Condition (Proverbs 22:15; Romans 3:10-12; Psalm 51:5; Proverbs 29:15)
1. A Foolish Heart
2. A Slave to Sin
B. The Preparation for Transformation
1. I am not in charge
2. I am under punishment
3. I need God
II. The Redemption from Sin
A. Sin’s Dept Erased (Psalm 103:12; Romans 8:1)
B. Sin’s Control Relinquished (Romans 6:6-7)
C. God’s Righteousness Attributed (2 Corinthians 5:21)
D. God’s Spirit Given (Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:16)
III. The Battle Against Sin
A. The Opportunities to Sin
B. The Desire to Sin (Romans 7:18, Galatians 5:17)
C. The Act of Sin
IV. The Response of Sin (James 4:6-10)
A. Place Yourself under God’s Authority
B. Fight Sin and Its Master
1. Limit Opportunities (Romans 13:14)
2. Don’t Give In
C. Seek God Diligently (Psalm 24:3-4, 6)
D. Purify Your Actions and Heart
E. Be Broken Over the Sin