Friendship with the World Is Enmity with God: What Does James 4:4 Mean?

What does friendship with the world look like? Why is friendship with the world wrong? If God loves the world (John 3:16), why does he tell us if we are friends with the world we are an enemy of God? How can you love someone without being their friend? And how can Christians evangelize to the lost if the lost don’t know we love them?
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[@melindajohnson17]

Wow, God is amazing. This came on time. I literally was talking to my friend about losing relationships or putting boundaries in place. I haven’t watched the video yet, but I know I won’t regret it.

[@claudiasaurez9784]

Great advice for new believers youalways give good counsel and cover important topics. Ty

[@bernadetterocha3693]

Please pray for me, I'm under heavy spiritual attack daily. (I cannot get into it online due to privacy), however, I am fairly certain at least 3 persons are trying to gaslight me. Daily, also -- due to the area I live in, I have to bind and rebuke Satan daily. I also ask The Father, in Jesus' name to break any binding, spell and curse that someone or something may have placed upon me overnight/throughout the day. Surpisingly, sometimes when I would get a random ache or feel weird, I will do that, and immediately I would feel better. I live in Seattle. Please pray for me.

[@godsoriginal4540]

Bernadette Rocha I'll pray that you will be supernaturaly protected and God will send His angels to surround you on every side. That you will feel His peace and presence in your life.

[@evonx7373]

I will also pray for you..... meditate in God's word in regards to ur situation...remember Jesus spoke the word when he went into the wilderness, he did not give place to the enemy only the word of God...I too am a seattlelight native.

[@matthewjohn2925]

Bernadette Rocha 🙏

[@bernadetterocha3693]

Thank you everyone! I had some strange incidences during the evening I was wondering about -- and looking at the timestamps of your prayers, I can only think it was confirmation that the prayers were definitely helping!

[@bernadetterocha3693]

Matthew John Thank you!

[@creativityguidejenna]

Great content, mark! As a new believer, really appreciate your videos ☺️

[@pineappledonut5011]

Wow, this came at the exact time that i needed it. Please pray for me

[@Avboyyy]

Thank you for this video, I was meditating on this for over an hour trying to reach some clarity on what he could mean on “enemy of the world”. However I now learned it was “enmity” and it was a word I never heard of. This entire time I thought it was “enemy” but even still it all leads to becoming and “enemy” of God when u befriend worldliness.

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

Great video. I believe we can still love and minister to the lost without having to partake in activities with them. You explained it very well. Thank you Mark. 💒

[@jazzyjay9417]

You and your wife are so Inspiring! You keep putting out those videos! God Bless you and your Family Richly 🙏❤❤❤

[@kharyzma4u]

I must say, you are very good at what you do. You always give great insight on what the word of God says, and it makes so much sense. Thank you so much.

[@mslikenootha]

Awesome explanation. Amen

[@rtr4342]

whoever does not love our Lord Jesus Christ has no business in our lives. I do minister to people who I considered to be friends (up until my conversion). Now I look at them as part of he harvest until they convert 😊 I love this videos Mark keep them coming 😊

[@joshuacunningham7912]

Solid insights. I never thought about it in the context of giving and serving rather than taking and receiving.

[@c_mahepath]

Thank you! I just mentioned this very question to my co-workers today and you answered it so well. 🙌

[@migdaliamojica7123]

Yes when the bible speaks about the worldly things. It means the thing that are created by man and against to what God wants us to follow. He would like for us to walk in the best of our ability toward his word.😇🕍🎤

[@carolburke686]

amen great word love the sinner but hate the sin that is what Jesus did keep preaching with nocompromise thank you an god bless tour ministry

[@floridaguy3246]

My favorite bible verse as of now. 🔥⚡️

[@friendlywarrior9033]

Thank you for clearing this up, I thought The Bible was saying to not have any friends.

[@MyTubey101]

Someone out there: Nobody likes me Jesus: I like you… actually I LOVE YOU ❤

[@adyjuamy1580]

I love your vids Mark! Really realistic and practical and.... so goood! ;) Keep up the good work for His glory!

[@aj24fergie]

Thank you for this timely message.

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

I'm so glad it was helpful :)

[@brittanyguillory5086]

Needed thissss!!! God bless!!

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Amen, so glad this was helpful!

[@supritiphani1282]

Thank you Mark... Your videos are Good Indeed

[@sherahbrown1411]

Love these practical everyday what do i do when Im in this.... type of topics. The perspectives and scriptures enlighten my walk. Especially this is a MAjor topic of PROPER BALANCE.its almost like a dance. lol thx

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

So true, this is a big topic, so glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@rolaine733]

Good stuff. This is so helping me right now.

[@flowerchild777]

Well presented brother

[@ApplyGodsWordcomMarkBallenger]

Thanks, so glad it was helpful!

[@mada7393]

Loved this Mark🙌😻 I wanted to ask, how can I help my friends who are in wordly relationships ( the full roller coaster of emotions, having sex, no boundaries, all about them, not God, suffering, crying, jealousy, insecurity) I have 2 really good friends and we've known each other for 4-5 years, but at first we were all single, not interested in guys, then I started taking my walk with God more seriously and I wanted to wait on God to bring me the one who truly loves and wants to serve Him and wait until marriage, have some boundaries in relationship ( but I wanted him to do these things for God not for me, cause I know that if he does these things for me he will start pressuring me). So my friends got into serious relationships but they experience all of the above, they are sad sometimes, they are hurt but I know it's because God isn't in their relationship. They would suffer less if God was the centre of the relationship... now I don't know what to do, if I should tell them something or just mind my business, if we should watch some christian movies together, or should I encourage them to pray for their relationship ( they believe in God, but don't have a relationship with Him). What would you guys say? Thank you so much for taking the time to read my long comment:))

[@get2it7]

You can help them by praying that if it’s God’s will, that they may see the light and truth of Jesus so that they can repent and receive the Holy Spirit. And then you have to be an example to them so that they can see how you are living and let them figure it out themselves (don’t tell them, or for lack of better words, force them into Jesus.) God’s perfect timing will show them Jesus. And by living as an example to them with the Spirit from Jesus, they will realize that it’s not you, but God.

[@get2it7]

It’s refreshing to know that there are woman out there who ask God to bring a man who truly is after God as a husband because I too, if it’s God’s will, would like a woman of God to marry…but this my own will at the moment, so I’m only asking for God’s will at the moment.

[@catherinegarrick7620]

I always enjoy your videos. I do have a slight issue with this one. I don't know if it's how I received the message, but I don't think there's two parallel worlds of Christians and non Christians. Only God knows the heart of the person. Just because we are Christians, it doesn't mean we are perfect. We are all sinners. It seems a bit prideful to think that we should go around trying to get people on our side. That's not how I view it. God loves sinners. Anyway I love your channel. keep up the good work.

[@get2it7]

You are right when you say that we aren’t perfect and you are also right when you say that we are all sinners. But it is not prideful going around and ministering to people about God’s gift of mercy when you are doing it with righteous motives and not ambitions ones.

[@get2it7]

You are also right when you say that God loves sinners, for Jesus said that He came for sinners and died for sinners. And that the sick need doctors and not healthy people.

[@livingunashamed4869]

Amen so true!

[@ltcajh]

The world system is the world. Even the Pharisees and Sadducees were the world system.

[@kcphotozkencollinsphotogra4971]

If a person violated this commandment, can they repent of it or are they doomed?

[@get2it7]

Repenting means that you won’t willingly do it anymore, so yes, if you repent and don’t do it again you won’t be doomed. Now, this isn’t that hard..for it says in the Bible that even though we are tempted, the temptations aren’t great enough that we can’t over come them…even though they seem like it.

[@get2it7]

Just with any sin, you confess it and then repent from it .

[@choosejesus1910]

is it worldly to play videogames?

[@get2it7]

Yes, because men made video games and it can become an idol if your are playing video games more than seeking God , who is greater than video games.

[@godsoriginal4540]

Can you have an impact on nonbelievers you have to be around, without opening your mouth?

[@godswordsaves7673]

God's Original yes. let your light shine and people will see and glorify God.

[@pierrettembock]

Sometimes our life/lifestyle is a testimony to them. They are watching :).

[@get2it7]

Yes, if you are living to the standards of Jesus.

[@jacqbx]

ApplyGodsWord.com/Mark Ballenger Is that also like just because " the world" or, just because "everybody else "is doing it "I can too "mentality?

[@get2it7]

Yes. Which is a great lie.

[@whomeye2168]

I get tired of hearing how being imperfect makes one an enemy of God. Was I not created as an imperfect being? It’s almost like a toy made in a plant that is expected to fail by falling apart from wear and tear. It’s known by the manufacturers. To live a life fraught with more bad decisions than good and finally wanting to make more good choices then bad is motivating... except for these messages I keep getting both on this video and during my devotions that I am an enemy of God due to my worldly life. So... is that God telling me it’s too late or is that the proverbial troll in the basement (Satan)? Can a person come out of enemy status with God or not?

[@rtr4342]

when you surrend to Jesus you will have victory over sin (your wordly lifestyle). if you rely on yourself and not on Jesus you wont make it

[@rtr4342]

surrender*

[@rtr4342]

if you Love Jesus glorify Jesus follow Jesus and repent you will be good with God. If you repented and asked Jesus to forgive you, you will be frustrating the process of sanctification if you keep on living wordly life. Let Jesus change your mind and all the changes in your life will flow naturally.

[@rtr4342]

i see your profile image is a little weird. I have to give you this advice as a sister. dont eat that junk (I mean the mental junk) dont cling to negativity and darkness. you cant drink from the cup of the enemy and the cup of the Lord. you need to get rid of that darkness such as your profile picture. it is opening you up to all kinds of wickedness. it is really important that you protect your eyes and your ears. ypu cant believe what difference it makes until you do. God bless.

[@mariav.3227]

R Tr yes ! I agree getting rid of bad images , secular music and be careful with what you listen to and watch makes a huge difference ! You feel more at peace