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What is the source of wars and fights among you? 
Don't they come from your passions that wage war within you? 
James 4:1 CSB
A couple of great questions from James - what causes conflict?
Globally.
Within countries.
Between groups.
Between me and others, especially those I care about.
And finally, what causes the conflict within me?
James brings it back to issues of the heart. 
Ever seen that as a "war"?
My desires waging war with one another within me?
Maybe that's an interesting picture as I consider my inner conflict, how cunning one side can get, the weapons that are brought to the battle line, how jealousy can come disguised as wanting to do more for others, how judgement puts on the uniform of truth.
How would you answer the two questions that James asks?

What is the source of wars and fights among you?

Don't they come from your passions that wage war within you? 

(Remember this is James writing, who about 10 times refers to his readers as "dear brothers and sisters". His heart is with us in this, and for us. These questions are not accusations, but invitations, inviting us into something deeper)
#James
#questions
#itsaheartthing
#rememberyouareBeloved 

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