James 4:16-17

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on James 4:16-17

16As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.
17Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
— James 4:16-17

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