James 4:6
But the grace he gives is greater. That is why it says, "God sets himself against the proud, but to the humble he gives grace."
Treated in 12 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Holiness ·
Growth cites James iv. 6
…He delights to “give more grace;” He “hath pleasure in the prosperity of His servants.” (James iv. 6; Psa. xxxv. 27.) The fault, no doubt, is our own. We ourselves are to blame, and none…
- Communion with God ·
What it is wherein we have peculiar fellowship with the Lord Christ cites James iv. 6
…accepted before thee. So he “giveth grace” (that is, favour) “unto the humble,” James iv. 6; Gen. xxxix. 21, xli. 37; Acts vii. 10; 1 Sam. ii. 26; 2 Kings xxv. 27, etc. 3. The…
- The Key Teachings of C. S. Lewis ·
The Great Sin cites JAMES 4:6
…on top will never bow to Him. God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. JAMES 4:6 The third reason is the most unsettling. Pride can grow out of goodness itself. The other…
- Portraits of Courage – C. S. Lewis ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites James 4:6
…taught him the misery of the inner ring. Scriptures to revisit Psalm 14:1; Matthew 6:7-8; James 4:6. Reflection 1. Do you measure your prayers by your feelings? 2. Where are you tempted to…
- The Key Teachings of G. K. Chesterton ·
Humility in the Right Place cites JAMES 4:6
…God is great, and says so. God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. JAMES 4:6 Humility and wonder Chesterton saw a close link between humility and the wonder he prized…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
The Battle Within cites James 4:6
…in everything, even our humility. "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble" (James 4:6). Brother, take note: God opposes the proud. Not just dislikes. Opposes. Actively works…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Fifth Stage cites James 4:6
…this Valley of Humiliation; for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. James 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:5. Indeed it is a very fruitful soil, and doth bring forth by handfuls. Some…
- Institutes of the Christian Religion ·
Book 2, Chapter 2 — Man Now Deprived of Freedom of Will, and Miserably Enslaved cites James 4:6
…enjoy the favour of God, who “resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble,” (James 4:6). Then let us call to mind such promises as these, “I will pour water upon him that is…
- Days of Heaven Upon Earth ·
December cites James iv. 6
…me to have the faith of the Son of God. December 19 “God giveth grace unto the humble” (James iv. 6). One of the marks of highest worth is deep lowliness. The shallow nature, conscious of…
- The Key Teachings of Andrew Murray ·
Humility, the Root of Every Grace cites JAMES 4:6
…it becomes a performance. God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. JAMES 4:6 This means, Murray says, that a lack of humility is a sufficient explanation for every…
- The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith ·
The Month of March cites James 4:6
…keep us from stumbling." March 22 GRACE FOR THE HUMBLE "He giveth grace unto the humble" James 4:6 Humble hearts seek grace, and therefore they get it. Humble hearts yield to the sweet…
- Old Paths ·
Alive or Dead? cites James iv. 6
…more abundantly.”—“Open your mouths wide,” He says this day, “and they shall be filled.” (James iv. 6; John s. 10; j Ps. lxxxi. 10.) I say to all believers who read this paper, if you want…