get beyond hearing the Word to actually doing the Word. How sad it is that so many of us take the Word for granted while many fellow believers live with little access to the Scriptures, and many are persecuted and ostracized when they make their faith known. To whom much is given, much will be required. James’ argument in this section is: ‘Now that you have been born again your new life should have the characteristics of that new kind of life. This new life must be in obedience to God and in order