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Or do you think that the Scripture (A)speaks to no purpose: “[a]He [b]jealously desires (B)the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us”? But (C)He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “(D)God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (E)Be subject therefore to God. (F)Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (G)Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. (H)Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and (I)purify your hearts, you (J)double-minded. (K)Be miserable and mourn and cry. Let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 (L)Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.

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Footnotes

  1. James 4:5 Or The spirit which He has made to dwell in us lusts with envy
  2. James 4:5 Lit desires to jealousy

Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, (A)“The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?

But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:

(B)“God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble.”

Humility Cures Worldliness

Therefore submit to God. (C)Resist the devil and he will flee from you. (D)Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. (E)Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and (F)purify your hearts, you double-minded. (G)Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 (H)Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

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