James is making clear again what his brother Jesus said many times to His disciples. "If you love me, the world will hate you." There is no such thing as being a friend of God and "fitting in" with this world.
John said, "Whoever loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." He went on to describe the world and full of lusts, pride and boasting. Loving God to John, was not fighting for importance, but rather humbly loving others.
James describes the world and living out our selfish pride. The "me first" culture. He says, "God resist the proud, but gives grace to the humble." We need to not fight for position, rather, we need to submit to God.
In this clamoring world, who will you love? Choose wisely.
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