James 4:6-10 NLT
[6] And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
[7] So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
[8] Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
[9] Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy.
[10] Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
Reflection . . .
Key Word: Humble
What we need to do:
- Humble ourselves before God
- Resist the Devil – this is likely the hardest thing for us to do!
- Come close to God
- Confess, purify our hearts – this is likely the second hardest thing for us to do!
- Mourn, feel sorrow for sin
- Humble ourselves before God
These verses begin and end with God does:
- God gives His grace generously
- God will lift up the humble in honour.
Take a few moments to review these points. Meditate on these words from verse 6:
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
James 4:6 NLT
Into Practice 