James 4:4-5

⁴You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.

⁵Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?

— James 4:4-5

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Devo: Spiritual Warfare

"You adulterers! Don't you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world,...."

Humbly Yield Control

Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Disciple, Yesterday I talked to you about letting the Spirit lead the dance of your life. Today, I want you to notice what happens when a person..."

Cross References for James 4:4-5

• 1 John 2:15-16
• Romans 8:7
• John 15:19
• Galatians 1:10
• Matthew 6:24
• 2 Corinthians 6:16
• 1 Corinthians 6:19
• Numbers 11:29
• John 17:14
• James 1:27

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