For the sun comes up with its scorching heat and dries up the grass. The flower in it drops off, and its beauty is gone. That is how the rich person will fade away in his pursuits.

Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights, in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow.

Suppose a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes comes into your assembly, and a poor man in dirty clothes also comes in.

From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. It should not be like this, my brothers!

That kind of wisdom does not come from above. No, it is worldly, self-centered, and demonic.

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

Where do those fights and quarrels among you come from? They come from your selfish desires that are at war in your bodies, don't they?

Come close to God, and he will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.