James 4:11
The Scripture
(11) Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
James describes a conflict between two brothers, one rich and one poor, who clash over the distribution of their father’s inheritance. The chapter emphasizes that faith without works is dead, and that true love is shown through actions that help the needy. It warns that the rich man’s heart is hardened and he will not be saved.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 140:11Ephesians 4:31I Timothy 3:11II Timothy 3:3Titus 2:3I Peter 2:1Matthew 7:1Matthew 7:2Luke 6:37Romans 2:1Romans 14:3Romans 14:4
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I Corinthians 14:2Exodus 18:22Judges 2:18Judges 11:27I Samuel 2:25I Samuel 24:15