And each is tempted from his own lust, being drawn out, and decoyed.

Every good donation and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom not one change, or shadow of turning.

Religion pure and unpolluted before God and the Father is this, To take a view of the orphans and widows in their pressure, to keep himself free from stain from the world.

But certain will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith from my works.

Thou seest that faith cooperated with his works, and from works was faith perfected.

Therefore ye see that man is justified from works, and not from faith alone.

Much less from the same aperture does a fountain bubble out sweet and bitter?

This is wisdom coming not down from above, but earthly, natural, resembling an evil spirit.

And the wisdom from above is truly first pure, then peaceful, decorous, docile, full of mercy and good fruits, not separated, and unfeigned.

Be subjected therefore to God. Resist the accuser, and he will flee from you.

Be longsuffering, ye also; make your hearts firm: for the arrival of the Lord has drawn near.

Brethren, if any among you be led astray from the truth, and any should turn him back;

Let him know, that he having turned the sinful from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.