Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

James - The Pillar of Working Faithful Worksheet 8

Worksheet for The Faith of Overcoming the Things of the World

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? (James 4:4-5 AV)

141. Where do the arguments and fights among the fellowship of the Faithful originate from? James 4:1-3 (85)

A. Satan
B. Demons
C. A lack of Faith
D. From the lusts of members who do not have what they want

142. Why do these members fail to ask the LORD GOD for their desires? James 4:1-3 (85)

(May be more than one answer)
A. Because they know He will not give them what they want
B. Because they are too busy with their spiritual lives to keep track of their needs
C. Because they do not want to bend to the Will of the LORD GOD
D. Because they are too busy working hard to provide it themselves
E. Because they ask Him with the wrong heart to gratify their lusts rather than advance His Will and Word

143. What happens to these Faithful members when their desires for pleasure are never met? James 4:1-3 (85)

A. They leave the church
B. They repent of their sins
C. They become bitter, angry and cause arguments and fights among their Christian brothers and sisters
D. They become leaders and teachers of the Word of God

144. What are Christian men and women who hold a friendship with the world called? James 4:4-5 (85)

A. Apostates
B. Unfaithful enemies to the Word of God
C. Adulterers and adulteresses
D. All of the above

145. How does lust enter into a person? James 4:4-5 (85)

A. Through the doings of devils
B. It is in your nature naturally
C. Through the temptations of evil
D. All of the above

146. What does lust create? James 4:4-5 (86)

A. Envy
B. Conscience
C. Opportunity
D. All of the above

147. What does the envy lead to? James 4:4-5 (86)

A. A Christian becoming a friend of the world
B. Higher spiritual growth
C. Study of the Word of God
D. All of the above

148. What must you do to receive more grace from the LORD GOD to enable you to resist the cravings of lust? James 4:6 (87)

(May be more than one answer)
A. Struggle to be a better person
B. Avoid the places in the world that exploit your weakness and cause loss of control
C. Humble yourself
D. Accept the fact that your very nature is lustful

149. What will the LORD GOD do if you are not ashamed of your lustful cravings? James 4:6 (88)

(May be more than one answer)
A. He will do nothing to help you overcome them
B. He will resist and oppose your doings
C. He will have compassion and mercy on you
D. He will expose you to more spiritual things to remove you from your cravings

150. Let’s Talk

What struggles with lust for worldly things have you overcome through the Grace of the LORD GOD?

What struggles for the sensual and pleasurable things of the world continue to chase after you and your weaknesses?

How does a True Christian deal with the lusts of sexuality that are normally present in the body, when exposed repeatedly to the immoralities and sexually explicit materials constantly on view by the world?

How does a True Christian understand the difference between lusts of his sexuality, and normal, God given expressions of sexuality that are good and right to experience?

How does a True Christian come to grips with the success and riches of a world full of people, who have every toy that they lust after, every money that they desire, and every success they work for, when the Christian must often fight and work hard for every morsel received?

What experience can you share where you have witnessed definite wicked forces trying to destroy the Christian reputation by taking advantage of the lusts of the Faithful?

What types of lusts are being drawn out repeatedly through the use of the Internet, and what damage is being done to a Christian as a result?

What measures can Christian Brothers and Sisters take to uphold and protect each other from succumbing to their lusts?

151. What must you do to have the LORD GOD give you more grace to help you overcome your human nature of lust? James 4:7-10 (89)

A. Submit yourself to Him
B. Make promises that you can’t keep
C. Try to resolve the temptations of lust by yourself
D. All of the above

152. How do you cause the devil to flee from you? James 4:7-10 (90)

A. Hold up a silver cross
B. Ignore him
C. Resist him
D. Fear him

153. How do you have a relationship with the LORD GOD that He draws close to you, and lifts you up and away from the human natures of lust, and to the state of renewed righteousness and holiness? James 4:7-10 (91-96)

(May be more than one answer)
A. You must draw close to Him
B. You must cleans your hands if your are sinning
C. You must purify your hearts
D. You must focus on the Kingdom of God, and not of the world
E. You must work hard to stay in the spiritual life, to the point of affliction
F. Cry and grieve to the LORD GOD for the things in your nature that separate you from Him
G. Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord

154. What are you guilty of if you speak evil about a Christian Brother or Sister? James 4:11-12 (97-100)

(May be more than one answer)
A. Gossip
B. Malice
C. Speaking evil of the law
D. Judging the law

155. How should a Christian plan for and prepare the works of tomorrow? James 4:13-15 (101)

A. A Christian should not plan for tomorrow, for he may not even be alive
B. A Christian’s attitude should always seek the Will of God
C. A Christian should always do and live in the present and accomplish His Works and Will as they are revealed
D. All of the above

156. (Personal Contemplation) Why is rejoicing in your self confidence and having pride in your works wicked? Why is knowing to do good, and not do it, a sin? James 4:16-17 102-103)

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About the Author

Kathy L. McFarland is a Becker Bible Studies Teacher and Author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She has received her Bachelor of Science degree in Religious Studies from Liberty University, and is currently seeking her Master of Divinity (Professional Ministries Track) degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary & Graduate School. Kathy is also a Hebrew language student attending an Israeli taught Ulpan and a noted expert on Old Testament exegesis, Christian apologetics, and Bible typology and mysteries.

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