Humble yourselves: the same duty pressed again, only with respect to the more internal part of it, the debasement of the heart, lest they should rest too much in the outward exercises before mentioned. They did lift up themselves through pride and emulation, and he shows them the best way to the truest exaltation, viz. humility, Matthew 23:12 Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 18:12. In the sight of the Lord; sincerely, as in the presence of the Searcher of hearts. And he shall lift you up; as to your outward state and enjoyments, so far as God sees good for you; but, however, in grace here, and glory hereafter, Luke 14:11.
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James 4:10
10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.