According to James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5, how does God respond to the proud and the humble?
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Correct answer: He opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble
Both James and Peter quote the Old Testament principle that God actively resists those who are arrogant. Humility is presented as the necessary posture to receive God's grace and favor.
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