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When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;
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Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
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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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because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
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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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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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You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
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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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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.
