You lust for what you don’t have and are willing to kill to get it. Because you know you’d be asking for what you have no right to. All such vaunting self-importance is evil. Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others? James 4:4-6 The Message (MSG) 4-6 You’re cheating on God. James 4 The Message Bible << James 3 | James 4 | James 5 >> Friendship with the World. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. 7-10 So let God work his will in you. Do you think they just happen? Don’t they come from your desires that battle(B) within you? Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. You do not have because you do not ask God. It’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”. You’re nothing but a … (Q) 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. Do you think they just happen? They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet. (AD) 17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.(AE). 4 You adulterous(F) people,[a] don’t you know that friendship with the world(G) means enmity against God? Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to … You’re spoiled children, each wanting your own way. It’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”, So let God work his will in you. And do you suppose God doesn’t care? 3 When you ask, you do not receive,(D) because you ask with wrong motives,(E) that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 4-6 You’re cheating on God. Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others? All such boasting is evil. (P) 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Resist the devil,(L) and he will flee from you. to God and he’ll be there in no time. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. (J) 6 But he gives us more grace. The proverb has it that “he’s a fiercely jealous lover.” And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. (H) Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Say a quiet. Yell a loud, to the Devil and watch him scamper. 13-15 And now I have a word for you who brashly announce, “Today—at the latest, tomorrow—we’re off to such and such a city for the year. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of … You’re supposed to be honoring the Message, not writing graffiti all over it. You’re nothing but a wisp of fog, catching a brief bit of sun before disappearing. And why not? NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. You’re nothing but a wisp of fog, catching a brief bit of sun before disappearing. (R), 11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. James 4 The Message (MSG) Get Serious. It’s God’s Word, his Message, his Royal Rule, that takes a beating in that kind of talk. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge,(W) the one who is able to save and destroy. You lust for what you don’t have and are willing to kill to get it. Don’t bad-mouth each other, friends. James 4 1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? (S) Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister[d] or judges them(T) speaks against the law(U) and judges it. You’re supposed to be honoring the Message, not writing graffiti all over it. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. You’re cheating on God. You want what isn’t yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it. $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. We’re going to start a business and make a lot of money.” You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow. All such vaunting self-importance is evil. Do you think they just happen? $3.99 a month puts a library of commentaries, study notes, and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. Think again. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”[c](K), 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Do you think they just happen? Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. (M) Wash your hands,(N) you sinners, and purify your hearts,(O) you double-minded. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. We’re going to start a business and make a lot of money.” You don’t know the first thing about tomorrow. What is your life? 2-3 You wouldn’t think of just asking God for it, would you? It’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”, Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG). You’re spoiled children, each wanting your own way. Quit dabbling in sin. Because you know you’d be asking for what you have no right to. It’s God’s Word, his Message, his Royal Rule, that takes a beating in that kind of talk. You lust for what you don't have and are willin... Read verse in The Message Bible Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 4 1-2 Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others? Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet. 4 1-2 Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? The proverb has it that “he’s a fiercely jealous lover.” And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. In fact, if you know the right thing to do and don’t do it, that, for you. And now I have a word for you who brashly announce, “Today—at the latest, tomorrow—we’re off to such and such a city for the year. The proverb has it that “he’s a fiercely jealous lover.” And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. You want what isn’t yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. 4 What causes fights and quarrels(A) among you? (I) 5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us[b]? If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way.