Special to CosmicTribune.com, October 17, 2025

WORDS OF LIFE

James 4

6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:

“God opposes the proud

but shows favor to the humble.”

7 Submit yourselves, then, to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

8 Come near to God and he will come near to you.

Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.

10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

— James 4:6-10

  ‘Come near to God and he will come near to you’