Crosswalk : Humble Yourself Before God

Casey B. Hough
Updated Aug 07, 2026

In keeping with the last warning, we conclude by reflecting upon our need to humble ourselves before God.

Philippians 2:3 instructs us to “do nothing that is motivated by selfishness,” but rather in “humility consider others as more important.”

In the same manner, James 4:7 and 10 teach us of our need to “submit to God” and “humble ourselves before Him” so that we might be “exalted by the Lord.”

1 Peter 5:5-6 echoes the same instruction with the promise that God “gives grace to the humble.”

No matter what situation we find ourselves in, the right response is always humility before God.

We cannot and must not exalt ourselves.

If God desires such exaltation for us, it is up to him.

Our responsibility it so be humble before our God.

Crosswalk : Resist the Devil

Casey B. Hough
Updated Aug 07, 2026

James 4:7 instructs Christians to “resist the devil” so that he will “flee from you.”

While some may be reluctant to consciously resist the devil, the truth remains that the devil is like “a roaring lion, prowling around seeking to destroy us” (1 Peter 5:8).

One of the worse things that a Christian can do is ignore the threat that the devil poses to them.

They must resist the devil and “draw near to God.”

Crosswalk : End Unkind Speech

Casey B. Hough
Updated Aug 07, 2026

One of the easiest ways to sin against God is with unkind words.

We are warned in 1 Peter 2:1 that unkind speech, that is, speech that is destructive and not redemptive toward others, must cease among believers.

The book of James offers further details about the need for believers to both honor God and those who are created in His image (James 3:1-12).