"Every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the FATHER of Light, in whom there is no change, or shadow of a change. By HIS own will, HE gave us life, through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of offering to HIM, among HIS creatures.
So get rid of any filth, and reject the prevailing evil, and welcome the word that has been planted in you, and has the power to save you.
Be doers of the word, and not just hearers, lest you deceive yourselves.
In the sight of GOD, our FATHER, pure and blameless religion lies in helping the orphans, and widows in their need, and keeping oneself from the world's corruption." - James 1:17-18. 21-22. 27
(The FATHER of Light in whom there is no change or shadow of a change. Because we are inconsistent, James invites us to look to the FATHER who does not change and whole holiness and happiness are touched nothing. What an amazing thing: in HIS eternity, the FATHER enjoys our presence, while we who live in time do not yet know how to focus on HIM. We must acquire the same firmness and constancy that are in GOD.
HE gave us life. This affirmation will be developed in 1 Peter 1. It is a reminder of Baptism through which we received new life. James draws this conclusion: we must keep the word of GOD, meditate on it to find out what it demands of us. It is not enough to have improved our lives for a while in preparation for Baptism; we must persevere on the path of goodness.)
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