2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, He begins his strong warning against favoritism with a gentle introduction, “my brothers” (later, in v. 5, “my dear brothers”). His harsh words are tempered by this warm greeting. James is no arrogant, superior teacher, but a loving shepherd who cares enough for his flock to alert them to the subtle dangers of partiality. His repeated use of “brothers” also reminds them of the true basis of their relationship to one another. Christians