Friends and Enemies

Someone once said that friendship can be categorized into four types: acquaintance, friend, close friend and best friend. Obviously, the stronger and closer the bond, the higher the level of friendship that exists. We have many friendships that exists along those different levels and, outside of potentially "petty human emotions" those friendships co-exist without complication.----------In looking at James 4, we can see that our spiritual relationship with God takes on a whole different meaning. Our conviction to submit to God's authority and commitment to serve Him does not allow for a casual relationship with God. In the spiritual realm, our relationship to our Creator can't simply be one of our many passions and pursuits--it must be the filter through which every other passion and pursuit is weighed. We must always consider: how does this interest, hobby, activity, job, relationship, aspiration, etc. affect my commitment to God and my conviction to place Him first in my life?