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James’s letter is famous for its practical wisdom and its heart for gospel transformation reflected in action. James is like Proverbs in the New Testament—but written as a letter, reflecting the New Covenant of Christ. It advises believers facing cultural challenges in the diaspora how to approach practical issues like trials and suffering, the proper use of the tongue, and poverty and wealth...

the lay members of the church are addressed as well. All people in the church, but especially the leaders, need to seek the “wisdom that comes from heaven” rather than that earthly, inadequate wisdom that too easily leads to fractured churches. This begins by challenging the readers, especially the teachers among them, to consider seriously their attitudes and motivations, specifically to ask if they are “wise and understanding” of
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