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James, a Servant, of Elohim, through our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah, to the Twelve Tribes, which are scattered, among the Gentiles, Peace. Consider it pure joy, my Brothers, whenever you Face trials, of many kinds, because you know that the testing, of your believing, develops Perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work, so that you may be Mature, and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks Wisdom, he should ask Elohim, who gives generously to all, without finding fault, and it will be given, to him, but when he asks, he must believe, and not doubt, because he who doubts, is like a Wave, of the Sea, blown, and tossed by the Wind. That Man, should not think, he will receive anything, from Yahweh, he is a double Minded Man, unstable in all he does. The Brother, in humble circumstances, ought to take pride, in his high position, but the One, who is Rich, should take pride, in his low position, because he will pass away, like a wild Flower, for the Sun rises, with scorching Heat, and withers the Plant, its Blossom falls, and its beauty, is destroyed. In the same way, the Rich Man will fade away, even while he goes about, his business. Blessed is the Man, who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the Crown, of Life, that Elohim has Promised, to those, who Love him. When tempted, no one should say Elohim, is tempting me, for Elohim cannot be tempted, by Evil, nor does he tempt anyone, but each one is tempted, when by his own Evil desire, he is dragged away, and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives Birth, to Sin, and Sin, when it is full grown, gives Birth, to Death, do not be deceived. My Dear Brothers, every good, and perfect thing, is from above, and comes down from the Father, of Lights, with whom there is no variableness, nor Shadow, of change, he saw fit, and Begat us, by the Word, of Truth, that we might be the First Fruits, of his creatures.

My Dear Brothers, take note of this, everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for Man's anger, does not bring about the Righteous Life, that Elohim desires. Therefore, get rid of all Moral filth, and the Evil, that is so prevalent, and humbly accept the Word, planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen, to the Word, and so deceive yourselves, do what is says, anyone who listens to the Word, but does not do, what it says, is like a Man, who looks at his Face, in a Mirror, and after looking at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets, what he looks like, but the Man, who looks intently into the perfect Law, that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it, he will be Blessed, in what he does. If any Man thinks, that he Ministers to Elohim, and yet, does not keep a tight rein, on his Tongue, he deceives himself, and this Man's Ministry, is in vain. For a Ministry, Elohim, our Father, accepts as pure, and faultless, is this, to look after Orphans, and Widows, in their distress, and to keep Oneself, from being polluted, by the World. My Brothers, as believers in our Glorious Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah, do not show favoritism, suppose a Man comes into your meeting, wearing a Gold Ring, and fine Clothes, and a Poor Man, also in shabby Clothes, comes in, if you show special attention, to the Man wearing fine Clothes, and say, here's a good seat for you, but say to the Poor Man, you stand there, or sit on the Floor, by my Feet, have you not discriminated, among yourselves, and become Judges, with Evil Thoughts. Listen my Dear Brothers, has not Elohim chosen those, who are Poor in the Eyes, of the World, to be Rich in believing, and to Inherit the Kingdom, he Promised those, who love him, but you have insulted the Poor. Is it not the Rich, who are exploiting you, are they not the Ones, who are dragging you into Court, are they not the Ones, who are slandering the Noble Name, of him, to whom you belong, and if in this, you fulfill the Law, of Elohim, as it is written, you shall love your Neighbor, as yourself, you will do well. But if you show favoritism, you Sin, and are convicted by the Law, as Lawbreakers.

For whoever keeps, the whole Law, and yet, stumbles at just one point, is Guilty, of breaking all of it. For he who said, do not commit Adultery, also said, do not Murder, if you do not commit Adultery, but do commit Murder, you have become a Lawbreaker, speak, and act as those, who are going to be Judged, by the Law, that gives freedom, because Judgment without Mercy, will be shown to anyone, who has not been Merciful, Mercy Triumphs over Judgment. What good is it, my Brothers, if a Man claims to have believing, but has no deeds, can such believing, save him, suppose a Brother, or Sister, is without Clothes, and daily Food, if One of you says, to him, go, I wish you well, keep warm, and well fed, but does nothing about his Physical needs, what good is it. In the same way, believing by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is Dead, but someone will say you, have believing, I have deeds, show me your believing, without deeds, and I will show you my believing, by what I do. You believe that there is One Elohim, good, even the Devils believe that, and shudder. You foolish Man, do you want evidence, that believing without deeds, is useless, was not our Ancestor Abraham, considered Righteous, for what he did, when he offered his Isaac, on the Altar. You see, that his believing, and his actions, were working together, and his believing was made complete, by what he did, and the Scripture was fulfilled, that says, Abraham believed Elohim, and it was credited to him, as Righteousness, and he was called Elohim's Friend. You see, that a Person becomes Righteous, by what he does, and not by believing alone. In the same way, was not even Rahab, the Prostitute, considered Righteous, for what she did, when she gave lodging, to the Spies, and sent them off, in a different direction. As the Body, without the Power, is Dead, so believing, without deeds, is Dead.

Not many of you, should presume to be Teachers, my Brothers, because you know, that we who Teach, will be Judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways, if anyone is never at fault, in what he says, he is a perfect Man, also able to bridle, the whole Body. When we put bits, into the Mouths, of Horses, to make them obey us, we can turn the whole Animal, or take Ships, as an example, although they are so large, and are driven by strong Winds, they are steered, by a very small Rudder, wherever the Pilot, wants to go. Likewise, the Tongue is a small part, of the Body, but boasts great things. Likewise, a small Fire, sets ablaze large Forests, the Tongue is a Fire, and the Sinful World, a Forest. That very Tongue, while it is among our members, can defile our whole Body, and set on Fire, the course of our Race, which has rolled down, from the Beginning, and in the End, it is consumed by Fire. For every kind of Beasts, and of Birds, and of Creatures, of the Sea, and of the Land, are under the subjugation, of will, of Man, but the Tongue, no Man can tame, it is an unruly Evil, full of Deadly Poison. With the Tongue, we Praise Elohim, and Father, and with it, we curse Men, who have been made, in Elohim's Nature, out of the same Mouth, come Praise, and cursing, my Brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh Water, and Salt Water, flow from the same Spring, my Brothers, can a Fig Tree, bear Olives, or a Grapevine, bear Figs, neither can a Salt Spring, produce fresh Water. Who is Wise, and understanding, among you, let him show it, by his good Life, by deeds, done in the humility, that comes from Wisdom, but if you harbor, bitter Envy, and selfish ambition, in your Minds, do not boast about it, or deny the Truth, such Wisdom does not come down, from Heaven, but is Earthly, of the Devil. For where you have Envy, and selfish ambition, there you find disorder, and every Evil practice, but the Wisdom, that is from above, is First pure, then full, of Peace, and is mild, and is submissive, and is full, of compassion, and of good Fruits, and without partiality, and without respect, of Persons, and the Fruits, of Righteousness, are sown in stillness, by them who make Peace.

What causes fights, and quarrels among you, do they not come from your desires, that battle within you, you want something, but do not get it, you kill, and Covet, but you cannot have what you want, you quarrel, and fight, you do not have, because you do not ask Elohim, when you ask, you do not receive, because you ask, with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get, on your pleasures. You Adulterous People, do you not know that Friendship, with the World, is hatred toward Elohim, anyone who chooses to be a Friend, of the World, becomes an Enemy, of Elohim. Or do you think, that the Scripture said in vain, the pride that dwells in us, is provoked by jealousy, but he gives us abundant Grace, therefore he said, Elohim humbles the proud, but gives Grace, to the humble, submit yourselves then, to Elohim, resist Satan, and he will flee from you, come near to Elohim, and he will come near to you. Wash your Hands, you Sinners, and purify your Minds, you double Minded, grieve, mourn, and wail, change your laughter, to mourning, and your joy, to gloom, humble yourselves before Yahweh, and he will lift you up. Do not speak against one another, my Brothers, for he who speaks against his Brother, and Judges his Brother, speaks against the Law, and Judges the Law, but if you Judge the Law, you are not a doer, of the Law, but a Judge of it. For there is one Lawgiver, and Judge, who is able to make Alive, and to destroy, who are you, to Judge your Neighbor. Now listen, you who say Today, or Tomorrow, we will go to this, or that City, spend a Year there, carry on business, and make Money, why you do not even know, what will happen Tomorrow. What is your Life, you are a Mist, that appears for a little while, and then vanishes, instead, you ought to say, if it is Yahweh's will, we will Live, and do this, or that. As it is, you boast, and brag, all such boasting is Evil, anyone then, who knows the good, he ought to do, and does not do it, to him it is Sin.

Now listen, you Rich People, weep, and wail, because of the misery, that is coming upon you, your Wealth has rotted, and Moths, have eaten your Clothes, your Gold, and Silver, are corroded, their corrosion will testify against you, and eat your Flesh, like Fire. You have hoarded Wealth, in the last Days, look, the wages you failed to pay, the Workmen, who mowed your Fields, are crying out against you, the cries, of the Harvesters, have reached the Ears, of Yahweh, of Sabaoth. You have Lived on Earth, in luxury, and self indulgence, you have fattened yourselves, in the Day, of slaughter, you have condemned, and slain, the Just, and none resisted you, be patient then Brothers, until our Lord's coming. See how the Farmer, waits for the Land, to yield its valuable Crop, and how patient he is, for the Autumn, and Spring Rains, you too, be patient, and stand firm, because our Lord's coming, is near. Do not grumble, against each other, Brothers, or you will be Judged, for behold Judgment, is at Hand. Brothers as an example, of patience in the Face, of suffering, take the Prophets, who spoke in the Name, of Yahweh, as you know, we consider Blessed, those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance, and have seen what Yahweh, finally brought about. Yahweh is full, of compassion, and Mercy, but above all things, my Brothers, do not swear, neither by Heaven, neither by the Earth, neither by any other Oath, but let your Words be yes, yes, and no, no, lest you fall under Condemnation. Is anyone of you in trouble, he should Pray, is anyone happy, let him sing songs, of Praise, is anyone of you Sick, he should call the Elders, of the Assembly, to Pray over him, and Anoint him with Oil, through the Name, of our Lord, and the Prayer offered, in believing, will make the Sick Person well. Yahweh will raise him up, if he has Sinned, he will be Forgiven, therefore, confess your Sins, to each other, and Pray for each other, so that you may be Healed. The Prayer, of a Righteous Man, is Powerful, and effective, Elijah was a Man, just like us, he Prayed earnestly, that it would not Rain, and it did not Rain, on the Land for Three, and a half years, again he Prayed, and the Heavens gave Rain, and the Earth, produced its Crops. My Brothers, if One of you should wander, from the Truth, and someone should bring him back, remember this, whoever turns a Sinner, from the error, of his way, will save him from Death, and shall wipe out, a multitude, of Sins.

This Letter is dedicated to the
Memory, of my Teacher.
Victor Paul Wierwille

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Aways think context.
Robert O. Stone