*New Creation Realities*

Pastor Munashe

30 September 2024

REMOVE THE ENVY FIRST

(Submit To God’s Word And Resist The Enemy)

📖“But if your heart is full of bitter jealousy and selfishness, don’t brag or lie to cover up the truth.” (James 3:14 CEV)

Today’s verse of scripture above was written to God’s people. It shows that it’s possible to find a Christian who could be walking in bitterness, envy, and strife. According to the verse, when you notice bitterness, envy, and strife in your heart, take a stand against them. Don’t deny them; deal with them because they’re devilish. In the ensuing verse fifteen, still referring to anger, bitterness, and strife, it says, “This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic” (James 3:15 NASB). Did you see that? So, don’t allow your life to be influenced by demons; don’t get into strife.

Ordinarily, Satan can’t force his will upon anyone except those who yield to his antics and influence. Sadly, some people yield themselves to the devil without realising it. It’s the reason you must walk in the Spirit and in the knowledge of the Word at all times. This is vital for a victorious Christian life. Galatians 5:16 says, “I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”

Apostle James, who wrote what we read in our opening verse, also wrote in James 4:7, “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” You submit yourself to God by yielding to the Word. Then, being yielded to the Word, resist the devil, and he’ll flee from you. That’s the key: it’s being yielded to the Word; giving yourself to the Word by doing the Word! It’ll rid you of envy, strife, pride, jealousy, bitterness, anger, and everything unwholesome or unclean. It’ll bring you to a place of sanctification. Praise God!

PRAY

Dear Father, thank you for the impact of your Word on my spirit, soul, and body. My life is filled with the joy and glory of your righteousness as I walk in the light of your Word. Every darkness is dispelled from my path because I walk in the Spirit and light of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.