JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Eye On Integrity is based on James 4, verses 7 and 8.

“Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

This statement was addressing believers who were torn by conflict. They were quarreling and fighting each other. They were struggling with pride and selfish motives. James is showing how this problem can be overcome. Submit to God. Resist the devil. Approach God with a humble heart. He will rearrange priorities and do a cleansing of the heart that will produce peace with God and unity in the body of Christ.

Walking in submission to God is a virtue to embrace for our lives in the Year of Integrity.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com