Study 10:James 4: 1-10: Trent Evans

Humble yourselves

The study of James 4:1-10 reveals that conflict, both internal and external, stems from misplaced desires. James confronts believers, urging them to recognize that their quarrels and struggles originate within their hearts—a battle between earthly passions and godly submission. He warns against friendship with the world, which makes one an enemy of God, and calls for deep repentance, humility, and submission. The passage emphasizes that true peace and spiritual victory come not by pursuing self-serving desires, but by surrendering fully to God’s authority. The key to overcoming sin and strife is humility—choosing to “go low” in submission so that God may lift us up. Through this study, believers are challenged to examine their motives, desires, and allegiances, ultimately leading them to embrace God’s grace and resist the enemy through full dependence on Christ.