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Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
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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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For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,” also said, “You shall not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.
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You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.
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Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.
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Two Kinds of Wisdom
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
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Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
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But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
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Submit Yourselves to God
What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?
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Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
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Warning to Rich Oppressors
Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you.
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Patience in Suffering
Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.
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You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
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As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
