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James 4:5 Β· KJV

"Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?"

King James Version

What does James 4:5 mean? β†’

Passage Context

3Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
4Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
5Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does envy look like in your life?

2

How do you combat feelings of jealousy?

3

When have you felt the tension between spiritual desires and worldly temptations?

Life Application

personal growth

Recognize and confess feelings of envy to God, seeking His help to overcome them.

faith

Focus on gratitude for what you have rather than what others possess.

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