06/01/2026
In this first session from Jackson Hole, we begin our study of James 4:1–12 by focusing on the destructive problem of pride within the human heart. James exposes the internal desires and selfish ambitions that fuel conflict, division, and spiritual compromise, reminding us that pride is not merely an outward issue, but a deep heart issue that places us in opposition to God. This teaching examines how sinful passions wage war within us and how unchecked pride leads believers away from humility, holiness, and dependence upon the Lord.
As James unfolds the seriousness of pride, he also points us to the grace of God, who “gives more grace” to those who humble themselves before Him. In a culture consumed with self-exaltation and personal ambition, this passage calls Christians to repentance, submission to God, resistance against the devil, and a renewed pursuit of purity and humility. Part 1 of this study serves as a sobering and encouraging reminder that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
In this first session from Jackson Hole, we begin our study of James 4:1–12 by focusing on the destructive problem of pride within the human heart. James exp...