Homilist James 4:7-10 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.… I. HERE YOU HAVE AMPLE SCOPE FOR YOUR FIGHTING INSTINCTS. "Resist the devil" — 1. As you find him on the arena of your own soul. The most terrific battles are fought within, the most illustrious victories are won there. 2. As you find him in the arena of society. He is not only in the grosser habits of life, and the corrupter institutions of society, but in literature, friendships, and even religions. II. HERE YOU HAVE GLORIOUS ENCOURAGEMENT FOR YOUR FIGHTING INSTINCTS. "He will flee from you." 1. You are provided with armour before which he must flee. 2. You are associated with allies before whom he must flee. 3. You are commanded by a leader before whom he must flee. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.WEB: Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. |
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