Verse 22
James 1:22
New Living Translation
22
But don’t just listen to God (Elohim)’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
Original Language Text
greek
Γίνεσθε δὲ ποιηταὶ λόγου καὶ μὴ ⸂ἀκροαταὶ μόνον⸃ παραλογιζόμενοι ἑαυτούς.
English Translation
Become indeed doers of the word and not merely hearers deceiving yourselves.
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Chapter 1 Context
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This letter is from James, a slave of God (Elohim) and of the Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ. I am writi...
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Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for g...
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For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
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So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needin...
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If you need wisdom, ask our generous God (Elohim), and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke yo...
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But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God (Elohim) alone. Do not waver, for a person w...
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Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
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Their loyalty is divided between God (Elohim) and the world, and they are unstable in everything the...
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Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God (Elohim) has honored them.
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And those who are rich should boast that God (Elohim) has humbled them. They will fade away like a l...
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The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades aw...
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God (Elohim) blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive...
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And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God (Elohim) is tempting me.” God (Elohim) is...
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Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.
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These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death...
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So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.
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Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God (Elohim) our Father, who created a...
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He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his pri...
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Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and s...
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Human anger does not produce the righteousness God (Elohim) desires.
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So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God (Elohim) has plan...
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But don’t just listen to God (Elohim)’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fool...
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For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.
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You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.
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But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and do...
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If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your relig...
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Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God (Elohim) the Father means caring for orphans and widow...
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