Jam 1:22-25 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jas 1:22-23: 1:22-23 In several places, James appears to be reflecting on Jesus’ teachings. These verses reflect the teaching of Jesus (Matt 7:24 , 26 ; Luke 6:46 , 49 ). 1:22 don’t just listen to God’s word: Reading the scriptures was an important part of worship (Luke 4:16-17 ; Acts 13:13-16 ; Col 4:16 ; 1 Tim 4:13 ). Since most people could not read and copies were not readily available, they listened to the readings in public worship.

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lMatt 7:24-27►

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‏ James 1:22-25

Summary for Jas 1:22-23: 1:22-23 ^a In several places, James appears to be reflecting on Jesus’ teachings. These verses reflect the teaching of Jesus (Matt 7:24 ^b, 26 ^c; Luke 6:46 ^d, 49 ^e). 1:22 ^f don’t just listen to God’s word: Reading the scriptures was an important part of worship (Luke 4:16-17 ^g; Acts 13:13-16 ^h; Col 4:16 ⁱ; 1 Tim 4:13 ^j). Since most people could not read and copies were not readily available, they listened to the readings in public worship.
1:24 ^k forget what you look like: The problem is not the poor quality of an ancient mirror but the inattention of the viewer (cp. Matt 7:24-27 ^l).
1:25 ^m law that sets you free: God’s word gives us new birth and salvation (1:18 ⁿ, 21 ^o) but demands that we do what it says (1:22-25 ^p).