The epistle of James cautions us that "Friendship with the world is enmity with God" – but too many Christians try to remain on friendly terms with it. We have been called to OVERCOME the world, not to be friends with it, because the things of the world hinder us from pursuing effective lives of God-centered worship and faithfulness. Stay with us now as Dr. Reeder takes us to: 1 John 5:1-5 and brings us today's teaching ... PART 1 of his message entitled: The Essential LifeMarks of the Effective Christian Life.