James 4:5-10 (New International Version)
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Or do you think Scripture says without reason that the spirit he caused to live in us1 envies intensely?a
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But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."b2
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Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil,3 and he will flee from you.
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Come near to God and he will come near to you.4 Wash your hands,5 you sinners, and purify your hearts,6 you double-minded.7
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Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.8
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Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.9
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