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James 4:8
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Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
About James 4:8
James 4:8 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on What the Bible Says About Lent and Purity in the Bible. Found in the epistle of James, this New Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
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How to Apply James 4:8
Meditate on James 4:8 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of What the Bible Says About Lent applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.