“But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble’” (James 4:6).
Pride is the great blight upon the world in our time. It is the cause of sin. It is the cause for wars and fighting, as each person puts himself and his desires before others.
God desires out faithfulness and submission. He has given us a great promise if that is forthcoming. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8).
The key for us to spend an eternity in the presence of God is for us to transform from selfish ambition to a selfless love. Love for God and love for our fellow man. This requires us to humble ourselves before Him, repenting of our prideful, willful lives, and determining to live for God and Him alone.
James has a the simple recipe. “Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up” (James 4:9-10).
