The Key to Peace is Realizing two Truth:

1. There is a God
2. I’m not him

The cause of conflicts: Pride

Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. You lust for what you don’t have and are willing to kill to get it. You want what isn’t yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it. You wouldn’t think of just asking God for it, would you? And why not? Because you know you’d be asking for what you have no right to. You’re spoiled children, each wanting your own way.

James 4:1‭-‬2‭, ‬2‭-‬3

The Cure for conflict: Humility. Humility means thinking of myself less

The pathway to Peace

1. Surrender to God

So humble yourselves before God

James 4:7a

2. Stand firm against the devil

Resist the devil and he will flee from you

James 4:7b

3. Stay close to God

Come close to God and he will come close to you.

James 4:8

If we don’t pray it’s a sign of pride , because we are telling God that we can handle life without him.

Memory Verse

Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will lift you up

James 4:10