Jam 5:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : James points out the sin of oppression. He says, “Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth” (James 5:4 ). The rich have cheated the workers by not paying them. God, who is called the “Lord of Sabaoth” (the Lord of hosts), hears the cries of those who are treated unfairly. God will judge those who use their power to hurt others.

‏ James 5:4

v. 4: James points out the sin of oppression. He says, “Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth” (James 5:4 ^a). The rich have cheated the workers by not paying them. God, who is called the “Lord of Sabaoth” (the Lord of hosts), hears the cries of those who are treated unfairly. God will judge those who use their power to hurt others.