James 3:16 ยท KJV
"For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
King James Version
What does James 3:16 mean? โPassage Context
Reflection Questions
How do envy and strife affect your relationships?
What does it mean for you to promote peace in your community?
When have you experienced confusion due to conflict?
Life Application
Actively seek to resolve conflicts and foster harmony in your relationships.
Reflect on your motivations and seek to eliminate envy from your heart.
Connection to Jesus
The wisdom from above reflects the character of Jesus, who embodies purity, peace, and mercy.
See also: Matthew 5:9
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