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
Lament, mourn, and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to gloom.
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James 4:11
Don’t speak against one another, brothers. He who speaks against a brother and judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.
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Discussion
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What pride keeps you from humbling before God?
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How have you seen God lift the humble?
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What would submission look like in a current conflict?
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