Lesson 253: James 4:10
James 4:10
The Blueprint — The Verse
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
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The Context — The History
James 4 diagnoses quarrels rooted in selfish desires and friendship with the world. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble who submit to his lordship.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After calling for repentance, cleansing, and mourning over sin, James commands humbling before the Lord with promise that he will exalt the humble.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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James 4:9
9Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (James 4:9) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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James 4:11
11Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (James 4:11) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What pride keeps you from humbling before God?
- How have you seen God lift the humble?
- What would submission look like in a current conflict?