Happily Humble (Jas. 4:6-7)
Dave Carlsen August 26, 2012

James 4:6-7

6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

English Standard Version (ESV)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.

Points:

  1. 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
    Because God gets the credit.
  2. 1 Corinthians 4:6-7
    All we have is a gift of God.
  3. Collosians 3:12-13
    We are forgiven and gifted undeservingly.
  4. Phillipians 2:3-8
    Free to serve like Jesus!
  5. Mark 10:42-45
    We recognize and celebrate true greatness!

Other Refs:

  • Ephesians 2
  • Romans 5:2, 15
  • Matthew 5:45
  • Proverbs 6:16
  • James 1:9-10