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The epistle of James is one of the most controversial included in the canon of the New Testament. Why the controversy? James (almost certainly Jesus’ brother) sets out in his letter to deal with the problem of a church that does church—yet really does nothing! James is forthright in spelling out some home truths to his readers.

him freedom from sin’s dominion. The Psalmist averred, ‘Thy Word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against Thee’ (Ps. 119:11). Finally, the Word has power to keep us for a future salvation—our glorification when we are in Christ’s presence and forever free from the presence of sin! In authentic Christianity we as believers ought to strive daily for increased obedience to the Word that has been implanted into our hearts. There is a spiritual danger
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