(The Letter of James Summarized in a Poem)
Chapter 1: Vain Religion and Pure Religion
Vain religion justifies self
In temptation fierce and wild;
Pure religion denies self
And seeks to serve God’s child
Chapter 2: Living Faith and Dead Faith
A living faith will sacrifice
To do what God requests;
A dead faith only speaks of things
It really doesn’t possess
Chapter 3: Heavenly Wisdom and Earthly Wisdom
Heavenly wisdom softens the heart
And plants some living seeds;
Earthly wisdom hardens the heart
And often it deceives
Chapter 4: Godly Desires and Fleshly Desires
Godly desires will fill the heart
With humility and God’s grace;
Fleshly desires will empty the heart
And forsakes the lowly place
Chapter 5: Eternal Riches and Corruptible Riches
(a) Money earned deceitfully
By the unjust, this will only rust!
Money earned by our brow’s own sweat –
This is the best yet!
(b) A garment not worn
Only the closet does adorn.
Remove it and you will shout
When you notice the moths fly out!
(c) Earthly Treasure satisfies not
And it shall surely fail;
Heavenly Treasure makes content
And it reaches beyond the veil!
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