Daily Devotions
James
"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord..."
Text: James 4:10
THE PROBLEM OF PRIDE
One of the greatest problems the Scriptures highlight is the sin of pride or arrogance. Two examples may be cited.
1. The Tower of Babel
a) The arrogant people wanted to build a tower so high it would virtually reach heaven.
b) God scattered the people (Genesis 11:1-9).
2. King Nebuchadnezzar
a) He was one of the mightiest kings that ruled the earth.
b) God had to chastise him by letting him suffer a severe mental illness (Daniel 4).
THE CALL TO HUMILITY
James issued a strong and important call to humble oneself before the Lord.
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,
and He will lift you up.”
James 4:10