Picking up in vs 6, James gives us a hint that God will give us grace (something we don't deserve) if we are humble. We are to
- stop sinning
- purify ourselves
- get serious as this is serious business
- get down on your knees before God as this is the only way to stand.
Wow! And who is each other? I think that's kind of like asking who is your neighbor. Only God knows the hearts of people. So, we figure we can bad mouth those who we don't think are believers? Come on, we don't know. We don't know what is in their hearts and their discussions with God unless we're inside their head. And frankly, those who are not believers should be allowed to live like unbelievers, without criticism from us.
James reminds us not ever to make plans without considering that it is God who allows those plans. Don't ever say 'I'm going to to this or do that'. Only say 'If God allows I will do...'. Otherwise your own speech will be used against you ('Well, he said he was going to...').
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