9. But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;
10. and the rich, in that he is made humble, because like the flower in the grass, he will pass away.
11. For the sun arises with the scorching wind, and withers the grass, and the flower in it falls, and the beauty of its appearance perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in his pursuits.
12. Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
13. Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.
14. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.
15. Then the lust, when it has conceived, bears sin; and the sin, when it is full grown, produces death.
16. Don’t be deceived, my beloved brothers.
17. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
18. Of his own will he gave birth to us by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
19. So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
20. for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
21. Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.