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NASB | James 4:6 But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 4:6 But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD and HAUGHTY, BUT [continually] GIVES [the gift of] GRACE TO THE HUMBLE [who turn away from self-righteousness]." [Prov 3:34] |
Subject: God Gives Grace to the Humble |
Bible Note: "When a certain rhetorician was asked what was the chief rule in eloquence, he replied, 'Delivery'; what was the second rule, 'Delivery'; what was the third rule, 'Delivery'; so if you ask me concerning the precepts of the Christian religion, first, second and third, and always I would answer, 'Humility'" --Augustine "Idolatry of SELF has been the great and universal crime of our race! In the soul of the regenerate, divine grace has done much to dethrone this idol, and reinstate God. The work, however, is but partially accomplished. The dishonored and rejected rival is loath to relinquish his throne, and yield to the supreme control and sway of another. There is still much yet to be achieved before this still indwelling and unconquered foe lays down his weapons in entire subjection to the will and authority of that Savior whose throne and right He has usurped. Much self love, self esteem, self confidence and self seeking remain in the saved person's heart.From all of this SELF, our Father seeks to wean us." --Octavius Winslow "Some, in their great rejoicing before God, have not paid sufficient regard to that rule in Psalm 2:11 -- Worship the Lord with reverence, and rejoice with trembling. They have not rejoiced with a reverential trembling, in a proper sense of the awful majesty of God and the awful distance between Him and them. There has also been an improper boldness before men that has been encouraged and defended by a misapplication of Proverbs 29:25 -- The fear of man brings a snare... It is as though it became all persons, high and low, men, women and children in all Christian conversation to wholly abandon all manner of modesty or reverence toward man." --Jonathan Edwards "A man's potential for God lies not in his ability, nor in his opportunity, but in his humility before God. God is not impressed with our abilities; they came from Him. He is not impressed with our opportunities; they are gifts from Him as well. His impressed only with our humility; it testifies of our sense of dependency." --Jim Berg |
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