James 4

What are some desires that cause fighting and quarreling?(Proverbs 13:10)

Does God answer prayers if our motives are not pure?(John 14:13-14, Matthew 7:7, Isaiah 59:2)

"well they get what they want, they never want it again" -Courtney Love (Hole), Violet

"Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs; That just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care; Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers " - Garth Brooks, Unanswered Prayers

How do we distinguish between wants and needs? How do we keep our desires in check (resist the devil)?(Matthew 4:10, Matthew 6:25-33, Ephesians 6:11, 1 Peter 5:7, Luke 8:14, Gal 5:25-26)

Is it always appropriate for Christians to be outwardly happy and joyful people?(Lu 14:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Romans 12:15)

Why should we not boast of our own destinies?

(Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 27:1, Psalm 101:5, Romans 12:3-5)

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