James 1:9 - 2:7
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Steve Gregg discusses the danger of pursuing riches as a Christian and emphasizes the importance of being slow to speak and slow to anger. He explains how temptation is a test of love and warns against the deception of sin. Gregg also delves into the importance of hearing and doing the word of God, laying aside filthiness and wickedness, and demonstrating genuine love by loving one's neighbor as oneself.
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