James 3:13

James 3:13 - 4:8

James 3:13 - 4:8
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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV. Chapter 4.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible - KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries. Chapter 4
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. Chapter 4
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Commandment VII, Commandment XII.4, Similitude VIII.7, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- III.6, IV.17, VII.7, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- From the Geneva Notes. Chapter 4
  - "He sets mercy against the fierce and cruel nature of man, and shows that heavenly wisdom brings forth good fruits, for he that is heavenly wise, refers all things to God's glory, and the profit of his neighbours."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary. Chapter 4
  - "These verses show the difference between men's pretending to be wise, and their being really so."
- From Wesley's Notes. Chapter 4
  - "Be no more double minded, vainly endeavouring to serve both God and mammon."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). Chapter 4
  - "He says "righteousness"; because it is itself the true wisdom. As in the case of the earthly wisdom, after the characteristic description came its results; so in this verse, in the case of the heavenly wisdom."
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891. Chapter 4
  - "The divine wisdom imparted by communion with God is put in contrast with the false, sensual wisdom named in verse 15."
Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Commentary, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, Margaret Aymer, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2018.
  - "In short, according to James, godly leaders make peace (3:18)."
- Process in Faith, "The Timeliness of James,",Jeanyne Slettom, Process in Faith, 2018.
  - "If there were ever a time for these verses to sink into us, it would be now, when as a nation we are so divided."
- Commentary, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, James Boyce, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
- "Envy," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  - "Envy is the consuming desire to have everybody else as unsuccessful as you are."
- Commentary, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, Sandra Hack Polaski, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
  - "After several chapters of warnings and vivid illustrations of the consequences of living contrary to the plan of God, James moves in this passage to describe the good life and give some positive guidance for pursuing it."
- "A Righteous Harvest," Sharron R Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2012.
- "More 'ui', Less 'os'," Rick Morley, 2012.
- "Peacemaking," "A Few Thoughts on Demons," compiled by Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
- Commentary, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, A.K.M. Adam, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
  - "This week's epistle reading explicitly connects James' interest in mindful speech with his concern for community harmony."
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- "Gentle Wisdom," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2009.
  - "The kind of wisdom the Scriptures envision is a way of life that is born of walking humbly with God. It is a way of life that is inspired by the presence of God’s Spirit. When you live in such a way that you are consciously aware of God’s presence, it tends to create a sense of inner strength; but it is always a strength that manifests itself in gentleness, in humility, in self-sacrifice, and in kindness."
- "Living as the Friends of God," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "The Letter of James," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2012. Focus article: "Living as the Friends of God," by Paul J. Wadell.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "First Thoughts on Passages on Year B Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 17, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  - "Humility is about being genuine and not finding you have the need to establish your sense of worth by making others smaller than yourself."
- "Peacemakers," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "The Wisdom of James," Robert W. Wall, Baylor University Christian Ethics, 2009. Section on this text, "The Wise Community Talks the Walk," begins on p. 33.
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. http://textweek.blogs.com/textweek/2015/08/textweek-atlas-september-20-2015-proper-20b-ordinary-25b-pentecost-17.html
- Blevins, William L., "A Call to Repent, Love Others, and Remember God: James 4," Review and Expositor, 1986.
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- Culpepper, R. Alan, "The Power of Words and the Tests of Two Wisdoms," Review and Expositor, 1986.
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- Fowl, Stephen, "Wisdom Works," The Christian Century, 2006.
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- Porter, Virgil V., Jr., "The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of James, Part 1," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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- Porter, Virgil V., Jr., "The Sermon on the Mount in the Book of James, Part 2," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2005.
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- Schmitt, John J., "You Adulteresses! The Image in James 4:4," Novum Testamentum, 1986.
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- Smith, Fred, "A Prophetic Christian Education for Black Boys: Overcoming Violence," Black Theology, 2003.
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- Swartley, Willard M., "The Relation of Justice/Righteousness to SHALOM / EIRENE," Ex Auditu, 2006.
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- Talbert, Charles H., "James: Teaching Outlines and Selected Sermon Seeds," Review and Expositor, 2000. (See especially, "On the Two Ways," (p. 176.))
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- Wesselschmidt, Quentin F., "Homiletical Helps on LW Series B," Concordia Journal, 2006. (Section on this text begins on p. 328)
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Sermons:
- "James, The Wisdom from Above," Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 20B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "A Basket of Summer Fruit," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
Drama:
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Hymns and Music:
- “Be Doers of the Word of God” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn, based on the Letter of James, that calls Christians to care for the poor and to put faith into action. Tune: ELLACOMBE 8.6.8.6 D (“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”).
- “O Lord, May All We Say and Do” is Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn based on the themes found in the five chapters of the Letter of James. Tune: TALLIS' CANON 8.8.8.8 (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”). Published in Baylor University's Christian Reflection journal.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: James 4:6, 7. The Cyber Hymnal.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
  - Onward, Christian Soldiers!
Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
Movies with the following themes at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Wisdom (see esp "The Wizard of Oz")
- Mercy/Grace
- Servanthood
Study Links and Resources for the Book of James