James 4:5 Meaning
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Galatians 5:17
Both verses discuss the conflict between the Spirit and human desires.
Romans 8:7
This verse explains that the mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God, echoing the theme of envy.
1 Corinthians 3:3
This verse addresses jealousy and strife among believers, similar to the warning in James.
Source: James 4:5