james 4:6 sermon

James 4:6 Context. Sooner or later it will come upon us in all its power.HumiliationIt is with us as with the reeds which grow by the riverside; when the waters overflow, the reed bows its head and bends down, and the flood passes over it without breaking it, after which it uplifts its head and stands erect in all its vigour, rejoicing in renewed life. My spiritual poverty, then, is my own fault, for the Lord giveth more grace to all who believe for it.2. But even this money is not theirs. The face of the Lord is against them which do evil, to cut off their remembrance from the earth.8. He gives us health to work. The humble are vessels of a larger bore and size, fit to receive what grace giveth out. It presents a contrast. 2. It plainly indicates a victory. OBSERVE THE GENERAL TRUTH OF THE TEXT. You may trace the story of pride from paradise to this day, Other sins are more hateful to man, because they bring disgrace and have more of baseness and turpitude in them, whereas pride seems to have a kind of bravery in it. J. Grace denotes favour; that kind of favour, more especially, which flows from the mind of God into the heart of guilty man — all that we understand by "the riches of goodness, forbearance, and long-suffering"; all that awakens, informs, humbles, consoles, animates, and makes meet for "the inheritance of the saints in light.". We learn from the Bible that pride is a great sin; and nothing in the world is so dangerous as sin. Some are proud of their wit; those He resisted by causing them to fall either by palsy or such like into doting folly. This was the sin that turned angels into devils. He got on very well, passed safely over the sea, and reached the town of Cumae in Italy, near Naples, where he built a temple to one of the gods. We read in another place that God "filleth the hungry with good things, but the rich He sends empty away."III. Turnbull. Other sins are more patient of reproof, for conscience will frequently consent to the reproofs of God's Word; but pride first blinds the mind, and then arms the affections — it lass the judgment asleep, and then awakens anger.(T. J. Zollikofer.God gives grace to the humble. If it be so in this life, humility will only cry the louder from the grave. Today's Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. The holy writer in James quotes the words of our God as they are recorded inPsalm 138. Apr 9, 2000. C. Jerdan. (3)We learn that lusting after evil must be met by the fulfilment of spiritual desires and obtaining more grace.4. Oh, to grow constantly!3. When the wings were finished, he fitted them on vein carefully with wax. Our clothing is the proof that we are sinful, fallen creatures. 3. And then, if we but remember where our clothing came from, we shall see how foolish it is to be proud of it.II. Oh, to grow constantly!3. III. In my case here are multitudes of multiplied redemptions! And if He has given these good things, then it is foolish to be proud of them, But if they get these places without being wise or good, then surely it is still more foolish to be proud of them. God will not give us up, but will more and more augment the force of grace, so that sin must and shall ultimately yield to its sanctifying dominion.II. The Problem of Partiality (James 2:1-13) Teachers Beware! 2. "(William Jay. Do you think it would pay to have God for an enemy? How many persons are proud on account of their wealth. The humble man is far more CONTENTED WITH HIS FELLOW CREATURES than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue. It is said to have been so named in memory of that proud young man.(R. God resisteth the proud by removing and taking away from them the things whereof they have been proud. The humble man is more CONTENTED WITH GOD, with His revelations, commands, ordinances, and dispensations, than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue. Let us humble ourselves to recognize His handiwork and thank Him for His grace to us. Some are proud of riches, as he that said to his soul (Luke 12:20). 5 which has been adopted by the Revisers, together with their translation: "Or think ye that the Scripture speaketh in vain? For the same reason the humble man is more CONTENT WITH THE STATION HE OCCUPIES in the world and in society than he would and could be without the aid of his virtue. Philippians 4:6-7. the Holy Spirit] which he made to dwell in us long unto envying?" Sometimes He resisteth the proud by hindering their purposes by some means unlocked for, as 2 Kings 19:9; Acts 4:21.3. https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/sermon-why-we-fight-conflict-james-4 James 4:6. It plainly indicates a victory. every hour! If it be so in this life, humility will only cry the louder from the grave. In Grecian story there is a fable about a man named Daedalus and his son Icarus, which shows the danger of pride. Grace to the Humble (4:6) "But he gives us more grace. When the wings were finished, he fitted them on vein carefully with wax. )The cure of pride; or, the lesson of humilityR. The valleys laugh with fatness when the hills are barren; and the laden boughs will bend their heads, &c.(T. By far, the most likely author is James, the brother of the Lord. Certainly. Who would wish to be the enemy of God? Daedalus was humble-minded, and did not attempt to fly very high. He giveth more largely as the old nature works more powerfully. So is it with us; we also must sometimes be bowed down to the earth and humbled, and then arise with renewed vigour and trust.LinksJames 4:6 NIVJames 4:6 NLTJames 4:6 ESVJames 4:6 NASBJames 4:6 KJVJames 4:6 Bible AppsJames 4:6 ParallelJames 4:6 Biblia ParalelaJames 4:6 Chinese BibleJames 4:6 French BibleJames 4:6 German BibleJames 4:6 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)We learn the nature of those weapons: they are not legal, nor fanciful, nor ascetical, but gracious. God resisteth the proud by sending fear and terror into their hearts, whereof see Job 15:20-25; Job 18:7-10; 2 Kings 7:6; Psalm 76:5; Isaiah 10:33; Isaiah 19:16.9. God resisteth the proud by confounding their counsels, enterprises, and devices, as appeareth in proud Achitophel and others; as in the invincible navy of the proud Spaniards sent against little England, so confounded and in greatest part destroyed by the mighty hand of God.5. In Grecian story there is a fable about a man named Daedalus and his son Icarus, which shows the danger of pride. An assurance in prospect of the severe tests of sickness and death.III. The humble man is likewise more CONTENTED IN MISFORTUNES OR IN ADVERSITY than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue. Other sins are against God's laws, but pride is against God's sovereignty. An assurance in prospect of the severe tests of sickness and death.III. All grace is for use, not for holding. Pride is a FOOLISH thing, and for this reason we ought to try to get rid of it. Thereof the holy prophet David may be understood. Those that have once tasted that the Lord is gracious, will always cry, "Evermore give us this bread to eat.". (James 3:1) Bite Your Tongue! The humble man is likewise more CONTENTED IN MISFORTUNES OR IN ADVERSITY than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue. Those that have once tasted that the Lord is gracious, will always cry, "Evermore give us this bread to eat. For the same reason the humble man is more CONTENT WITH THE STATION HE OCCUPIES in the world and in society than he would and could be without the aid of his virtue. This is the most foolish of all things to be proud of. Turnbull.1. My spiritual growth will be to His glory, for I can only grow because He gives more grace. Would you not think that very foolish? )The humble are the fittest recipients of graceT. Resist the Devil! Then they took their flight in the air from the island of Crete. Then his wings fell off, and down he fell, head over heels, into the sea. (2)A promise daily pleaded for others. These sermons were also published and made their way in written form all around the world. "He that is down needs fear no fall;He that is low no pride;He that is humble ever shallHave God to be his Guide."(Bunyan.) Some are proud of their strength, which languishing sickness abateth. Other sins are against God's laws, but pride is against God's sovereignty. No force is ever lost. This was the sin that turned angels into devils. (3)A stimulus in the contemplation of higher or sterner duties, and an encouragement to enter on wider fields.5. You may learn hence wily humble persons are most gracious, and gracious persons most humble. "The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy"; on God's part this is met by, "but He giveth more grace.". Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Thereof the holy prophet David may be understood. Those that have once tasted that the Lord is gracious, will always cry, "Evermore give us this bread to eat. Could we prefer a claim, we should receive, not a gift, but a debt. It plainly indicates a victory. 3. God is ever on the giving hand. Manton.God abhors other sinners, but against the proud He professes open defiance and hostility. The humble man is far more CONTENTED WITH HIS FELLOW CREATURES than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue. Who but the partakers of grace can perform ode duty in a right manner? As usual, James asks a question and does not leave us hanging, but gives us an answer to help direct our minds and hearts. God resisteth the proud by sending fear and terror into their hearts, whereof see Job 15:20-25; Job 18:7-10; 2 Kings 7:6; Psalm 76:5; Isaiah 10:33; Isaiah 19:16.9. We all have more grace than we use, but we ought to use it far more than we do. )Need of more graceWilliam Jay.Were you to rest satisfied with any present attainments to which you have reached, it would be an abuse of encouragement. Another thing that persons are proud of is their dress. When the wings were finished, he fitted them on vein carefully with wax. Oh, to grow constantly!3. Some are proud of their strength, which languishing sickness abateth. Some are proud of their power, as Nebuchadnezzar, Senacherib, Antiochus, Pompey, Alexander, and the like, whom God resisteth, partly by taking away life, partly by removing their power, wherein they trusted from them. We are very apt to commit mistakes as to the strength of our desire for grace. And then, if we but remember where our clothing came from, we shall see how foolish it is to be proud of it.II. Turnbull.1. 4. A solace under forebodings of deeper trouble in common life.6. THE ANTAGONISM BETWEEN THE LOVE OF THE WORLD AND THE LOVE OF GOD. God resisteth the proud by confounding their counsels, enterprises, and devices, as appeareth in proud Achitophel and others; as in the invincible navy of the proud Spaniards sent against little England, so confounded and in greatest part destroyed by the mighty hand of God. The humble man is more CONTENTED WITH HIMSELF than he would and could be without the assistance of that virtue. And suppose that clerk should feel proud of what his employer had entrusted to him, and should boast ablaut it to his friends. Then they took their flight in the air from the island of Crete. There is nothing in the world so profitable to us — nothing that is worth so much — nothing that pays so well as the grace of God. Some are proud of beauty, whom God resisteth by sending sickness or other means to hinder and remove that from them. While we sleep, He aligns the pieces that give the increase. We read in another place that God "filleth the hungry with good things, but the rich He sends empty away."III. you double-minded. So is it with us; we also must sometimes be bowed down to the earth and humbled, and then arise with renewed vigour and trust.LinksJames 4:6 NIVJames 4:6 NLTJames 4:6 ESVJames 4:6 NASBJames 4:6 KJVJames 4:6 Bible AppsJames 4:6 ParallelJames 4:6 Biblia ParalelaJames 4:6 Chinese BibleJames 4:6 French BibleJames 4:6 German BibleJames 4:6 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)We learn that lusting after evil must be met by the fulfilment of spiritual desires and obtaining more grace.4. whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. We learn from the Bible that pride is a great sin; and nothing in the world is so dangerous as sin. Here is plenteous redemption! every hour! John Piper Jan 18, 1987 112 Shares Sermon. Some are proud of their wit; those He resisted by causing them to fall either by palsy or such like into doting folly. It is God's. There is not one of these talents of which the Master will not require an account, not one which we may hide in the ground. Manton. This is the most foolish of all things to be proud of. So God resisted Simon, the wicked sorcerer and deceiver.7. He is the 5th of 6 pastors in his family, all of whom were named John Hagee, dating back to the colonial era. The humble man is likewise more CONTENTED IN MISFORTUNES OR IN ADVERSITY than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue. James 4:6-10. Manton. Him God resisteth by removing him and his riches. He knows that he everywhere finds opportunities and motives to unfold his mental powers, to be useful to his brethren, to exercise himself in obedience to God, and thus to render himself capable of higher occupations and dignities in a better world; and this ennobles and refines all that he does in his opinion, and induces him to do everything with care and conscientiousness.IV. The fable says that Daedalus made wings for himself and his son, so that they might have the pleasure of flying. He resolved to fly a great deal higher than his father. The humble are vessels of a larger bore and size, fit to receive what grace giveth out. 4. He knows that as a man he is a frail creature, liable to innumerable accidents, that he has no real claim to an uninterrupted succession of prosperous days and favourable events, and that it is incompatible with the present condition of mankind; and the more sensibly he feels all this, the less is he surprised when such misfortunes actually befal him, if bad and good days alternately succeed in the course of his life. Manton. )Continual graceSamuel Rutherford.I have grace every day! Oh, to grow constantly!3. 1. 4.) H. All our wants as Christians have been foreseen equally with those by which we can be affected as creatures.Conclusion: 1. It would be an evidence that you know nothing of the power of Divine grace in reality, for —"Whoever says, I want no more,Confesses he has none. (1)We learn where to obtain the Weapons of our warfare: we must look to Him who gives grace. Humility prompts him to fall prostrate in the dust before the Most High and to adore Him as the All-wise and All-gracious, even there where he perceives naught but darkness around him.II. Take the case of Pharaoh, of Nebuchadnezzar, of Haman, of Wolsey, of Napoleon. God resisteth the proud by confounding their counsels, enterprises, and devices, as appeareth in proud Achitophel and others; as in the invincible navy of the proud Spaniards sent against little England, so confounded and in greatest part destroyed by the mighty hand of God.5. It plainly indicates a victory. He gives us wisdom and creative ideas. A solace under forebodings of deeper trouble in common life.6. wrote the Epistle, then we must date it before Newton, D. D.I. Bat Icarus his son was a proud young man. So God resisted Simon, the wicked sorcerer and deceiver.7. This should be —(1)A truth of daily use for ourselves. He giveth more largely as the old nature works more powerfully. God resisteth the proud by removing and taking away from them the things whereof they have been proud. )HumilityIt seems hard that the very grace said to be the most difficult to acquire should often make those who have won it of least account in the world. The humble are vessels of a larger bore and size, fit to receive what grace giveth out. Thereof the holy prophet David may be understood. )Need of more graceWilliam Jay.Were you to rest satisfied with any present attainments to which you have reached, it would be an abuse of encouragement. H. Pride does not only withdraw the heart from God, but lifts it up against God. God resisteth the proud by sending fear and terror into their hearts, whereof see Job 15:20-25; Job 18:7-10; 2 Kings 7:6; Psalm 76:5; Isaiah 10:33; Isaiah 19:16.9. But this tearful state of experience is now ended, and here I see, with adoring gratitude, that God was giving me more grace than even then I knew". If our business experienced record growth, that was God’s doing – not our efforts. (3)We learn that lusting after evil must be met by the fulfilment of spiritual desires and obtaining more grace.4. Kings and princes, and persons in high stations, are often proud of the positions they bold. In Grecian story there is a fable about a man named Daedalus and his son Icarus, which shows the danger of pride. God resisteth the proud by removing and taking away from them the things whereof they have been proud. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud. When the wings were finished, he fitted them on vein carefully with wax. Spurgeon. That is why the Scripture says, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.' The writer had just spoken of envy, and of the crimes which grew out of it. Manton. II. The substance of the Divine promises. And then, if we but remember where our clothing came from, we shall see how foolish it is to be proud of it.II. And suppose that clerk should feel proud of what his employer had entrusted to him, and should boast ablaut it to his friends. J. As the Scriptures say, 'God opposes the proud but favors the humble.'" Thereof the holy prophet David may be understood. It is said to have been so named in memory of that proud young man.(R. Some are proud of their wit; those He resisted by causing them to fall either by palsy or such like into doting folly. Then his wings fell off, and down he fell, head over heels, into the sea. This should be —(1)A truth of daily use for ourselves. God will not give us up, but will more and more augment the force of grace, so that sin must and shall ultimately yield to its sanctifying dominion.II. But even this money is not theirs. Mr. Fletcher, of Madeley (who had written on that unfortunate war, in a manner that had pleased the minister), to know what he wanted, he sent him word, that he wanted but one thing, which it was not in his lordship's power to give him, and that was more grace.God resisteth the proud.How God resisteth the proudR. Last week we learned that whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. )HumilityIt seems hard that the very grace said to be the most difficult to acquire should often make those who have won it of least account in the world. He knows that as a man he is a frail creature, liable to innumerable accidents, that he has no real claim to an uninterrupted succession of prosperous days and favourable events, and that it is incompatible with the present condition of mankind; and the more sensibly he feels all this, the less is he surprised when such misfortunes actually befal him, if bad and good days alternately succeed in the course of his life.(G. We are very apt to mistake both ways, sometimes to think it is stronger than it is, and sometimes to think it is weaker than it is. An assurance in prospect of the severe tests of sickness and death.III. The humble man is more CONTENTED WITH HIMSELF than he would and could be without the assistance of that virtue. Other sins are more patient of reproof, for conscience will frequently consent to the reproofs of God's Word; but pride first blinds the mind, and then arms the affections — it lass the judgment asleep, and then awakens anger.(T. 1. The second reason why we ought not to be proud is because it is UNPROFITABLE. Every good and perfect gift in our lives comes from the Father of lights (James 1:17). Daedalus was humble-minded, and did not attempt to fly very high. It is said to have been so named in memory of that proud young man. Newton, D. D.)God's abhorrence and defiance of the proudT. James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. If it be so in this life, humility will only cry the louder from the grave. Do you think it would pay to have God for an enemy? How many persons are proud on account of their wealth. Some have regarded this clause as a continuation of the quotation in the previous verse, but it is rather to be considered as a declaration of the apostle himself. Do you think it would pay to have God for an enemy? but shows favor to the humble.”[ a] "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble." Mr. Fletcher, of Madeley (who had written on that unfortunate war, in a manner that had pleased the minister), to know what he wanted, he sent him word, that he wanted but one thing, which it was not in his lordship's power to give him, and that was more grace.God resisteth the proud.How God resisteth the proudR. 7. Some are proud of riches, as he that said to his soul (Luke 12:20). When the wings were finished, he fitted them on vein carefully with wax. Would you not think that very foolish? My spiritual growth will be to His glory, for I can only grow because He gives more grace. James 4:6 But He gives a greater grace. H. So God resisted Simon, the wicked sorcerer and deceiver.7. Certainly. 3. Turnbull. Some are proud of beauty, whom God resisteth by sending sickness or other means to hinder and remove that from them. There is nothing in the world so profitable to us — nothing that is worth so much — nothing that pays so well as the grace of God. Browse Sermons on James 4:6. Date A. And yet is not this last what we are so apt to do? He resolved to fly a great deal higher than his father. Mr. Fletcher, of Madeley (who had written on that unfortunate war, in a manner that had pleased the minister), to know what he wanted, he sent him word, that he wanted but one thing, which it was not in his lordship's power to give him, and that was more grace.God resisteth the proud.How God resisteth the proudR. H. My spiritual growth will be to His glory, for I can only grow because He gives more grace. Let us have grace then whereby may serve God. God resisteth the proud when He turneth their ambition and vainglory into ignominy and shame. Do you think it would pay to have God for an enemy? No force is ever lost. V. The humble man is more CONTENTED IN PROSPERITY AND IN AFFLUENCE than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue. In Grecian story there is a fable about a man named Daedalus and his son Icarus, which shows the danger of pride. The fable says that Daedalus made wings for himself and his son, so that they might have the pleasure of flying. Other sins are against God's laws, but pride is against God's sovereignty. Scripture:JAMES 4. Among these advantages contentment holds a foremost place.I. It shuts the gates of hell, it consecrates the whole course of life, and it insures, as well as promises, the bliss of immortality. Another thing that persons are proud of is their dress. "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble." The worldly disposition, which shows itself in covetousness and envy and strife, is opposed both to the letter and the spirit of Holy Scripture. The humble man is more CONTENTED WITH GOD, with His revelations, commands, ordinances, and dispensations, than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue. The further we depart from pride, which is the fruitful mother of envy and strife, the more freely and abundantly shall we receive that supernatural energy which will drive the love of the world out of our hearts (Proverbs 3:34). The third reason why we ought not to be proud is because it is DANGEROUS. This should be —, (1)A truth of daily use for ourselves. For the same reason the humble man is more CONTENT WITH THE STATION HE OCCUPIES in the world and in society than he would and could be without the aid of his virtue. As one the qualities that God highly values, there are real benefits to developing this godly quality.. We read in another place that God "filleth the hungry with good things, but the rich He sends empty away."III. c. James 1:10-11—the fool seeks riches, not realizing he will fade away in his pursuit! The tenor of Scripture teaching. Those that have once tasted that the Lord is gracious, will always cry, "Evermore give us this bread to eat. Some are proud of their power, as Nebuchadnezzar, Senacherib, Antiochus, Pompey, Alexander, and the like, whom God resisteth, partly by taking away life, partly by removing their power, wherein they trusted from them.6. The fable says that Daedalus made wings for himself and his son, so that they might have the pleasure of flying. Thus He conquers us with lovingkindness. Here is plenteous redemption! )The cure of pride; or, the lesson of humilityR. I defile every hour, Christ washeth; I fall, grace raiseth me; i come this day, this morning, under the rebuke of justice, but grace pardoneth me; and so it is all along, till grace puts me into heaven. "Those who have seen their Lord, will always pray, "I beseech thee, show me Thy glory." James 4:6-8 But he gives us more grace. Pride is a FOOLISH thing, and for this reason we ought to try to get rid of it. Then his wings fell off, and down he fell, head over heels, into the sea. In my case here are multitudes of multiplied redemptions! Some are proud of riches, as he that said to his soul (Luke 12:20). Spurgeon. Humility prompts him to fall prostrate in the dust before the Most High and to adore Him as the All-wise and All-gracious, even there where he perceives naught but darkness around him. We are not straitened in God, but in ourselves; we "have not, because we ask not.". He resisteth them by punishing them for their pride against Him, as He did the builders of the turret of Babel.2. The humble man is more CONTENTED IN PROSPERITY AND IN AFFLUENCE than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue.VI. II. Thereof the holy prophet David may be understood. Hagee is also the CEO of his non-profit corporation, Global Evangelism Television (GETV). Turnbull. Manton.Lumps of unrelenting guiltiness are as vessels closed up, and cannot receive grace; humility fitteth a man to receive it, and maketh a man to esteem it. More grace is provided. He giveth new supplies of grace.2. But here it is in James. The humble man is far more CONTENTED WITH HIS FELLOW CREATURES than he would and could be without the aid of this virtue. every hour! Manton.God abhors other sinners, but against the proud He professes open defiance and hostility. Higher orders.4. New International Version But he gives us more grace. Do you think it would pay to have God for an enemy? Rather, He gives grace to the humble, who admit that they are empty and ask God to fill them. The more modest the opinion he has of himself, of his talents, of his merits, the less does he expect any particular respect, reverence, or submission from others; the less does he imagine he has any right to it; the less does he insolently avail himself of any pre-eminence which he really has.V. God resisteth the proud by removing and taking away from them the things whereof they have been proud. VI. )But giveth grace unto the humble.Humility a means of contentmentG. Wednesday of Last Sunday in the Church Year God resisteth the proud in destroying their remembrance and cutting off their posterity from the earth for their pride and wickedness. ", III. It is God's. He went up nearer and nearer towards the sun, till the warmth of its beams melted the wax. Some time later, Spurgeon was getting some much-needed rest in the south of France. The more modest the opinion he has of himself, of his talents, of his merits, the less does he expect any particular respect, reverence, or submission from others; the less does he imagine he has any right to it; the less does he insolently avail himself of any pre-eminence which he really has.V. God is the rightful spiritual Husband of every professing Christian; and thus, if such a one embraces the world, he or she resembles a woman who turns away from her lawful husband to follow other lovers. Bat Icarus his son was a proud young man. The eyes of the heart are opened to see and savor the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6). Bat Icarus his son was a proud young man. 9. The Spirit acts like a floodlight to illuminate the work of Christ on the cross. You may trace the story of pride from paradise to this day, Other sins are more hateful to man, because they bring disgrace and have more of baseness and turpitude in them, whereas pride seems to have a kind of bravery in it. Some are proud of their wit; those He resisted by causing them to fall either by palsy or such like into doting folly. 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. 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