As we mature in our relationship with Christ, we realize how much we depend on God, because of forces within and without that seek to distract us from following in God's ways.
So let us commit ourselves to abiding in God's ways, because having a relationship with Him gives us the assurance we need to stand against those who oppose us because we abide with God. He is the One Who upholds us, as the Psalmist says.
And we can live peaceably with others as this relationship bears fruit so that we focus not on ourselves but on humbly serving others. That's why St. James calls us to embrace the wisdom that is from above, so we don't end up in conflict, but experience righteousness in ourselves and with one another that is exhibited when we embrace this wisdom.
And that's why we need child-like humility, so we can be open to embracing this relationship and the effects it is meant to have in us, so we can be assured of God's goodness no matter what.
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