Book of James
Chapter 4
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (4:7)
A Warning against Pride
James 4 is a powerful reminder of the importance of humility and submission to God in overcoming internal conflict and worldliness. It calls believers to recognize their own imperfections, to refrain from judging others, and to approach life with a healthy understanding of its uncertainty. Through James’ teachings, we are encouraged to seek a closer relationship with God, acknowledging His authority and expressing humility in all aspects of our lives.
Worldliness and Enmity with God (Verses 4-6)
4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.5 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
James warns against friendship with the world, stating that it makes one an enemy of God. He quotes a proverb about God’s Spirit yearning jealously over us, and reminds that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. (https://biblehub.com/chaptersummaries/james/4.htm)
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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