Everywhere I turn people are talking about James, the book of James that is. I so enjoy how practical this letter is. I hope you are gleaning much from your reading, meditations and study. This week our topic is humility.
James 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
Commentary:
Returning to the theme emphasized in v.6, it is the humble whom God will exalt...But as long as people exalt themselves, God will not exalt them. [ESV Study Bible, study notes, pg. 2397]
"This final command sums up the preceding nine ...commands*, which mark the truly humble person. Humble comes from a word meaning "to make one-self low." Those conscious of being in the presence of the majestic, infinitely holy God are humble..." [The MacArthur Bible Commentary, by John MacArthur pg.1894]
*(not part of the quote) submit, resist the devil, draw near to God, cleanse your hands, purify your hearts, mourn, weep, let your laughter turn to mourning, let your joy turn to gloom-remember last week we saw this was not contrary to the Victorious Christian abundant life but rather our attitude about our sin.
Today, would you be bold enough to ask God to show you ways you are not humble?
Blessings,
Diane
Diane Hunt is the Director of Addiction Recovery and Development at America's KESWICK. In addition to her Keswick responsibilities which keep her busy, she loves to read, write and teach, travel and laugh with her grandchildren. Diane has been married to her husband John over 26 years. She has 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 step-children, and 7 step-grandchildren.
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