Charles Spurgeon Commentary James 4:6-7

"But he giveth more grace. Wherefore [the scripture] saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you." — James 4:6-7 (ASV)

Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God.

Lay aside that fighting spirit—that effort to pull others down so as to raise yourself up—and bow before God; yield yourself wholly to his blessed will. This is the way of peace, and the way of joy, too.