Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Young's Literal Translation and greater grace he doth give, wherefore he saith, 'God against proud ones doth set Himself up, and to lowly ones He doth give grace?'
James 4:6-10. New King James Version. 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Humility Cures Worldliness. 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
The grace God gives to the humble is the blessing of His kindness and favor. Grace is extended to those who maintain an attitude of humility, who recognize the value of others and submit to the will of the Father.
“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” d. 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. 7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Or do you imagine that this spirit of passionate jealousy is the Spirit he has caused to live in us? No, he gives us grace potent enough to meet this and every other evil spirit, if we are humble enough to receive it. That is why he says: ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’
You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
Wherefore the scripture'saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. Berean Study Bible. But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”. Douay-Rheims Bible. But he giveth greater grace.
As the Scriptures say, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.' KJV But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
As we decide whether we will elevate ourselves or turn to God, we must remember that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. God calls us to repent of self-righteousness, selfish demands, and proud exaltation and instead “submit [ourselves], then, to God” (James 4:7).
As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” The Message Bible (MSG) 6 And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you'll find.