James 4:8-12 - "8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. 11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. 12 There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?"
Intro - James 4:8. There is a precept - Something we are to do -
Draw nigh to God
There is also a Promise - He will draw nigh to you.
I. Draw neat to God just as you are and He will receive.
A. John 6:37
II. Draw neat to God confessing your sin - and He will forgive you.
A. I John 1:9
III. Draw near to God with your troubles - and He will help you.
A. Psalm 50:15, Psalm 34:6
IV. Draw near to God with your problems - and He will undertake for you.
A. Psalm 55:22, I Peter 5:7
V. Draw near to God acknowledging your weakness - and He will strengthen you
A. Isaiah 40:28-31, I Corinthians 10:12-13, II Cor. 12:9
VI. Draw near to God seeking Guidance - and He will lead you
A. Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 23:1-6
-Bro. Mike Goodson
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