James 4:4(KJV) states, “…whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”. I don’t believe anyone consciously wants to be in direct opposition with God. Yet if we are not careful, we can find ourselves subtly drifting away from the Lord who requires our exclusive dedication and commitment.
Friendship with the world does not mean we live in exclusion from all who choose not to live their lives for Jesus. Nor does it mean that we don’t acquire certain items and material things that allow us to live and function in the Earth. Friendship suggests that there is a strong bond of association between two individuals. Friendships are usually formed and developed between people who have things in common. They may share activities, philosophies, and racial or cultural backgrounds. They share a mutual appreciation and affection toward each other. If you can agree with the general dynamics of friendship that I have just described, then the subsequent question exists, What in my life shows that I am demonstrating greater friendship with the WORLD than being a friend of God?
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