John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 4:7
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Ver. 7. Submit yourselves therefore to God ] Gr. υποταγητε , set yourselves under him, not above him; as the proud person doth, James 4:6 . Sit at his feet to receive his law, as scholars sat at the feet of their teachers, Deu 33:3 See Trapp on " Deu 33:3 " obey him as your superior in all things; say to him, Iussa sequi tam velle mihi quam posse necesse est. Resist the devil ] i.e. Worldly and fleshly... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - James 4:7-10
James 4:7-10Submit yourselves therefore to GodSubmitting ourselves to GodI.THE DUTY OF SUBMITTING OURSELVES TO GOD. This submission has its commencement and abiding root in the reception of Christ as a Saviour. The natural heart rebels against a gratuitous justification, against the renunciation of every personal claim, and the acceptance of a salvation for which we are wholly indebted to the mercy of God and the merit of Jesus. It cannot brook the humiliation of taking all as a free gift--of... read more