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Just as in the previous chapter, the shared affinity for Proverbs between James and Peter is applied in similar but distinct ways. Here quoting from Proverbs 3:34, James 4:6 says, "But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'" This verse emphasizes the importance of humility before God, highlighting that God's grace is given to the humble. By opposing the proud, James is teaching that God is not pleased with those who are arrogant and self-reliant. Instead, the verse implies that humility is a commendable quality and that it opens the door to receiving more of God's grace.
1 Peter 5:5 also emphasizes the importance of humility, but it is specifically directed toward relationships within the Christian community. Peter is calling for believers to humbly submit to their elders and to treat each other with gentleness and kindness while echoing the same message as James 4:6, that God gives grace to those who are humble.
Both James and Peter emphasize that God's grace is given to those who are humble, while those who are proud are in direct opposition to God. While James 4:6 speaks generally about humility, Peter addresses humility in the context of relationships between believers and involves a call to submission to one another. However, both verses illustrate the importance of humility when dealing with others and before God.

CHAPTER 5

Shepherd the Flock of God

1 Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,
2 shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing not under compulsion, but willingly, according to God; and not for dishonest gain, but with eagerness;
3 nor yet as lording it over those allotted to you, but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
7 CASTING ALL YOUR ANXIETY ON HIM, because He cares for you.
8 Be of sober spirit, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
9 But resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished among your brethren who are in the world.
10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, strengthen, confirm, and ground you.
11 To Him be might forever and ever. Amen.
12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother as I regard him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and bearing witness that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!
13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.
14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.
Peace be to you all who are in Christ.