James 4:1

"James."

Key Reflection

In James 4:1, the mention of "James" likely refers to James, the brother of Jesus, who wrote this epistle. The context suggests that James is addressing believers and encouraging them to understand the source of conflicts and temptations as coming from within their own desires, urging them to submit to God rather than being led by these earthly impulses.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER. In the previous chapter (Jas 3:13-18) the apostle had contrasted the wisdom which is from above with that which is from beneath. The former is peaceable, pure, and gentle, leading to universal kindness and order; the latter earthly, sensual, and devilish. The points suggested in this chapter grow directly out of the remarks made there, and are designed to show the effect of the "wisdom which descendeth not from above," as evinced in the spirit of this world, and thus by contrast to show the value of true wisdom, or of the spirit of religion.

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