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“This chapter cites some significant ways in which faith in Jesus Christ affects the life of the believer,” writes Butler. A practical and spiritually rich epistle on living the Christian life, James stresses the necessity of putting one’s faith into action. Butler’s verse-by-verse commentary shines light on some of the best practical advice for daily living contained in the New Testament.

life’; (James 1:12), for Paul it is a ‘crown of righteousness’ (2 Timothy 4:8), and for Peter it is a ‘crown of glory’ [1 Peter 5:4]” (Zodhiates). This reward indicates “that we shall reign together with Jesus Christ and with Him shall judge the world … those who now persecute us, revile us, tempt us, try us, and speak all manner of evil against us, shall one day be judged by us (Zodhiates). The honors for purity are far greater than any honors this world can give. And worldly honors often corrupt.
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