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James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.
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because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
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If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
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That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
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Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
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For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.
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Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
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He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
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Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
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Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
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Favoritism Forbidden
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.
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Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in.
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have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?
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Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?
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If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right.
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For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
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because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
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Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.
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But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
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You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?
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As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
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We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
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All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind,
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With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.
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But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.
