Giver of Divine Grace

James has detailed the human heart and its selfish actions in verses 1 through 5. He has identified our conflicts with each other, with the Church and with God because of our self-centered spirit. Now, he tells us of God’s provision for overcoming our sinful, selfish spirit.

James 4:6

I.) The Character of Man: V1-5

A.) Focus on Self: V1-3, 1 John 2:15-16, Luke 12:15

B.) Conflict With God: V4-5, Jeremiah 3:8, Ephesians 2:2, Philippians 3:18-19, Psalm 106:16-18

II.) God’s Response: V6 NASB

A.) Opposition to the Proud: Proverbs 3:34, 1 Peter 5:5, Jeremiah 44:9-14, Luke 1:46-54

B.) Exaltation of the Humble: Psalm 25:8-11, Proverbs 29:23, Isaiah 57:15, Proverbs 22:4

C.) Humble Yourself: Isaiah 66:2, Matthew 5:3, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Luke 18:9-14

III.) God Provides the Grace:

A.) Humble Yourself Through Repentance: Mark 1:14-15, Mark 6:7-12, Luke 13:1-5, Acts 2:36-38, Acts 26:19-20

B.) God is Gracious: Ephesians 2:4-9, Titus 3:4-7, Titus 2:11-14

Food for thought: God Provides Salvation and Grace to Overcome our Human Nature.