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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Failure to Do What You Know Is Right Is Sin

Devo: Spiritual Warfare

"So any person who knows what is right to do but does not do it, to him it is sin."

James 4:17

Devo: Today's Verse

"Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins."

Humbly Yield Control

Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Disciple, Yesterday I talked to you about letting the Spirit lead the dance of your life. Today, I want you to notice what happens when a person..."

Cross References for James 4:16-17

• John 9:41
• John 13:17
• John 15:22
• 2 Peter 2:21
• Luke 12:47-48
• Romans 1:32
• Proverbs 27:1
• Romans 2:17-23
• 1 Corinthians 5:6
• Romans 1:20-21

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