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Preface
Contents of the Catholic Epistle of the Holy Apostle James
The Apostle James wrote his epistle to the twelve tribes scattered abroad who had believed in our Lord Jesus Christ, and he wrote it with a didactic purpose. In it he teaches that temptations are various, some from God and others from one's own human heart, that faith must be shown not in word only but also in deed, and that it is not the hearers of the law who are justified but the doers of it. Then he prescribes concerning the rich, that in assemblies the rich should not be preferred over the poor, but should be admonished as haughty; and further he offers consolation to those who are wronged, exhorts them to be long-suffering until the appearing of the Judge, teaches patience, points out the benefit of patience from the example of Job, commands that presbyters be called to the sick, and that one strive to turn the erring back to the truth, saying that as a reward for this the Lord grants forgiveness of sins; and in this manner he concludes the epistle.
Table of Contents of the Catholic Epistle of the Holy Apostle James
On patience, on unfeigned faith, on humility in relation to one's neighbor, on our inner inflammation and the passions arising from it, the cause of which is not God, but from Him is everything good that we have. On meekness and blamelessness, on good conduct that bestows blessedness. On prudence and restraint in speech, on impartial love toward all according to the law, on the fact that a person is justified not by faith alone but also by works, and not by one or the other separately, but by both together. On the fact that a reckless and unbridled tongue kills its possessor, which is why it is necessary to direct it toward praising and glorifying God. On good treatment of one another, without contention arising from love of glory and human opinion. On Divine wisdom, on the fact that from carelessness and sensual pleasure come quarrels, strife, and enmity with God. On the need of repentance for salvation. On not judging one's neighbor. On the fact that the correction of a man's conduct depends not on man but on God. On the covetousness of the rich and their enjoyment in this world and on the righteous judgment from God. On long-suffering and the endurance of afflictions and on truth; particular instructions to each person in accordance with faith, and on the necessity of serving the salvation of one's neighbor.
The Apostle James wrote his epistle to the twelve tribes scattered abroad who had believed in our Lord Jesus Christ, and he wrote it with a didactic purpose. In it he teaches that temptations are various, some from God and others from one's own human heart, that faith must be shown not in word only but also in deed, and that it is not the hearers of the law who are justified but the doers of it. Then he prescribes concerning the rich, that in assemblies the rich should not be preferred over the poor, but should be admonished as haughty; and further he offers consolation to those who are wronged, exhorts them to be long-suffering until the appearing of the Judge, teaches patience, points out the benefit of patience from the example of Job, commands that presbyters be called to the sick, and that one strive to turn the erring back to the truth, saying that as a reward for this the Lord grants forgiveness of sins; and in this manner he concludes the epistle.
Table of Contents of the Catholic Epistle of the Holy Apostle James
On patience, on unfeigned faith, on humility in relation to one's neighbor, on our inner inflammation and the passions arising from it, the cause of which is not God, but from Him is everything good that we have. On meekness and blamelessness, on good conduct that bestows blessedness. On prudence and restraint in speech, on impartial love toward all according to the law, on the fact that a person is justified not by faith alone but also by works, and not by one or the other separately, but by both together. On the fact that a reckless and unbridled tongue kills its possessor, which is why it is necessary to direct it toward praising and glorifying God. On good treatment of one another, without contention arising from love of glory and human opinion. On Divine wisdom, on the fact that from carelessness and sensual pleasure come quarrels, strife, and enmity with God. On the need of repentance for salvation. On not judging one's neighbor. On the fact that the correction of a man's conduct depends not on man but on God. On the covetousness of the rich and their enjoyment in this world and on the righteous judgment from God. On long-suffering and the endurance of afflictions and on truth; particular instructions to each person in accordance with faith, and on the necessity of serving the salvation of one's neighbor.