Thursday 24/1/13

James 4:6 ESV

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Submit yourselves therefore to God.

The proud thinks highly of himself and follows his way. As human nature is of the flesh and worldly, naturally the proud who follows his way will follow the flesh and the worldly way, and becomes an enemy of God. Therefore God opposes him.

On the other hand, the humble does not think highly of himself. As a result, he is more listening and considers carefully other's suggestions. Most importantly, he studies God's word and keeps to Godly way, as he knows God gives the wisest instructions and God's way is peace, enduring wealth and joy with no hidden cost.

So the humble submits himself to God and follows God's way. By this, he receives God's grace, His shepherding, guidance and blessing. As God is the all mighty and all knowing God, a simple and humble person who follows God eventually lives a better life than a smart yet proud person, who is opposed by God, and by other smarter men.