Sacraments - Part 1

James 4:4-10

Adulterers! Do you not know that to be a lover of the

world means enmity with God? Therefore, whoever

wants to be a lover of the world makes himself an

enemy of God. Or do you suppose that the scripture

speaks without meaning when it says, "The spirit that

he has made to dwell in us tends toward jealousy"?

But he bestows a greater grace; therefore, it says:

"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

So submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he

will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw

near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and

purify your hearts, you of two minds. Begin to lament,

to mourn, to weep. Let your laughter be turned into

mourning and your joy into dejection. Humble

yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.