Now james emphasizes the strife so common among his readers, stemming from their unsatisfied, selfish desires. The book of james, chapter 4 free bible commentary. James chapter 4 discover the 66 books of the bible. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law. James writes that if in your pride you stay on that path, god will oppose you, but he will not reject you. If you make yourself a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of god james 4. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. James 4 is the fourth chapter of the epistle of james in the new testament of the christian bible. Strong and humble the book of james part 4 by leah pittsinger. Jam christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools.
In chapter 3, the scripture ended by stressing the peace that results from heavenly wisdom. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. We need to be asking the lord the right things for the right reasons. The author identifies himself as james, a servant of god and of. James 4 niv submit yourselves to god what causes bible. Growing humility is a necessary trait of a strong believer in jesus christ.
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