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"THE GIVER OF GRACE" "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." (James 4:6)These days, the desire of many is to esteem self, believe in self, promote self, and reward self. But God’s Word calls us to humility.God hates pride and has always resisted the proud. He brought devastation to the land of Egypt after Pharaoh said, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go?" (Exodus 5:5) God put king Nebuchadnezzar down on all fours to eat grass like an animal after he boasted of his accomplishments (Daniel 4:31-33). Herod was eaten up with worms when he failed to give glory to God (Acts 12:21-23).Humility is submission to God. We may not understand some of the situations unfolding in our life, but by God's grace, we can bow in submission and know He is working His will and accomplishing His purposes. It means believing, then behaving what God's Word says.Humility recognizes the need for grace. Humble folks have a great sense of their own weakness and know they must come boldly to the Throne of Grace to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16). They know they need grace to pray, grace to overcome the world, and grace to minister to others.Friends, God commands all of us to be clothed with humility (1 Peter 5:5). So how are we dressed today? Are we wearing our Saviour's "grace" clothes of humility or those sinful "grave" clothes of pride?