Self Control, Over Surrender Mark Affleck
How to deal with an out of control world. 🌎 1. Recognize the root cause: According to James 4:1-2, the root cause of conflicts and chaos in the world comes from our own selfish desires. Acknowledge the source of the problem before trying to address it. 2. Submit to God: James advises us to submit ourselves to God and resist the devil (James 4:7). Surrendering our will to God's will can bring peace and order into our lives. 3. Seek humility: James emphasizes the importance of humility in achieving victory over a chaotic world. Humble yourself before God and others, recognizing that you are not in control of everything. 4. Draw near to God: James encourages us to draw near to God, who will draw near to us (James 4:8). By seeking a closer relationship with God through prayer, meditation, and reading His Word, we can find strength and guidance in the midst of chaos. 5. Repent and purify your hearts: James urges us to purify our hearts and repent of our sins (James 4:8-10). By confessing our wrongdoings and striving for righteousness, we can experience victory over the chaos and turmoil in the world. In conclusion, dealing with an out-of-control world requires submission to God, humility, drawing near to Him, and repentance. By following these steps, we can find victory over the chaos and conflicts that surround us. Subscribe to the official Mark Affleck TV channel to stream the latest messages, your favorite messages from over the years, and much more. Hit the 🔔 Notification Bell so that you never miss the most recent video. Message: Self Control Over Surrender Bible verses: James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? ------------------- Download the first chapter to Mark’s first book, “ACTIVATE YOUR FAITH!”. It’s FREE! Go to: https://markaffleck.viewspark.org Purchase Mark's book, "ACTIVATE YOUR FAITH!" on Amazon at https://amzn.to/46lYezt Access daily devotional, blog, and more: https://www.markaffleck.com Follow Mark Affleck on Social Media: Facebook: / markevanaffleck Instagram: / markevanaffleck X: / markaffleck #spiritualguidance #bible #christianity #overcomingobstacles #innerpeace #spiritualgrowth #selfreflection #faithoverfear #victoryinGod #innerstrength #dontgiveup #overcomingchallenges #divineintervention #powerofprayer #spiritualwarfare
